Location & Surroundings
Dū Shākh is a settlement in Bamyan, Afghanistan, at 1,777 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bamyan, 61 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 155 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: Ḏōsākh · Do Shākh · دو شاخ
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 22' 24" N, 67° 47' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1777 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Du Shakh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Du Shakh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 242 | 42 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 344 | 21 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 5.5 | 358 | 22 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 611.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 312 | 49 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 11.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 1.9 | 59 | 68 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.7 | 1.4 | 95 | 52 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 282.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 3.8 | 58 | 53 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 596.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 1.0 | 112 | 82 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.8 | 0.7 | 142 | 80 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 0.8 | 111 | 51 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 4.0 | 45 | 42 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 600.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.9 | 0.3 | 249 | 74 | 1,025.2 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 0 | 9.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.5 | 0.1 | 149 | 84 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Du Shakh?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Du Shakh today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Du Shakh?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Du Shakh?
Du Shakh is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Du Shakh?
DEM 1,777 m.
Where is Du Shakh located?
It is at 35.37324, 67.78650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Du Shakh in?
It is in Afghanistan.