Location & Surroundings
Dasht-e Kar is a plain(s) in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qala i Naw, 68 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 540 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Dast-e-Kar · دشت کر
Overview
Dasht-e Kar is plain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Herat Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,380 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Herat Province
- Type plain(s) (PLN)
- an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 23' 20" N, 63° 17' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1380 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dasht-e Kar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dasht-e Kar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 7.4 | 0.5 | 107 | 28 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.9 | 0.9 | 134 | 33 | 1,022.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 0.9 | 223 | 22 | 1,022.3 | 0.20 / 0.23 | 32 | 203.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 4.6 | 260 | 23 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 521.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 0.1 | 110 | 35 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 79 | 40 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 1.2 | 267 | 26 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 202.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 2.0 | 314 | 23 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 527.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.0 | 2.2 | 34 | 33 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.1 | 1.4 | 63 | 38 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 0.8 | 257 | 22 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 206.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 1.8 | 302 | 19 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 542.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.6 | 1.3 | 41 | 34 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 7.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dasht-e Kar?
Now 7.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dasht-e Kar today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Dasht-e Kar?
Local time is 06:56. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Dasht-e Kar?
Dasht-e Kar is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of Dasht-e Kar?
DEM 1,380 m.
Where is Dasht-e Kar located?
It is at 34.38885, 63.28408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dasht-e Kar in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry