Location & Surroundings
Dasht-e Kutub is a plain(s) in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan, at 2,746 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghazni, 75 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is 95 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: Step’ Kutub · Dašt Kotub · Dašte Kotub · Dasht-e Kotub · دشت کتب
Overview
Dasht-e Kutub is plain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,746 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Maidan Wardak 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° 12' 23" N, 68° 12' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 2746 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 15:54
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other plain(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Step’ Kutub
Weather in Dasht-e Kutub
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dasht-e Kutub, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 317 | 43 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.2 | 265 | 18 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 340.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 2.1 | 147 | 10 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 712.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 1.9 | 46 | 24 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 23.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.9 | 1.6 | 326 | 32 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 279 | 16 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 3.1 | 258 | 9 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 703.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 2.5 | 340 | 25 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.3 | 2.5 | 316 | 38 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 3.0 | 309 | 13 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 338.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 5.5 | 356 | 12 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 700.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 2.6 | 325 | 31 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.4 | 3.0 | 317 | 43 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dasht-e Kutub?
Now 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 Kutub today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Dasht-e Kutub?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Dasht-e Kutub?
Dasht-e Kutub is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of Dasht-e Kutub?
DEM 2,746 m.
Where is Dasht-e Kutub located?
It is at 34.20628, 68.21537 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dasht-e Kutub in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry