Location & Surroundings
Fōlād is a settlement in Daykundi, Afghanistan, at 2,462 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panjab, 70 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Pōlād · Fōlāḏ · Fūlād · فولاد
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
33° 46' 15" N, 66° 51' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 2462 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 06:22
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Folad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Folad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
14 %
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 | 14.1 | 1.2 | 341 | 14 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 2.9 | 43 | 23 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 27 | 12 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 253 | 9 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 707.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 3.0 | 31 | 22 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 3.0 | 38 | 31 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.9 | 50 | 12 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 301 | 9 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 704.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.8 | 2.7 | 29 | 21 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.6 | 2.6 | 48 | 28 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 2.7 | 32 | 14 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 314.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 4.0 | 330 | 9 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 690.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.9 | 1.7 | 19 | 21 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Folad?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 Folad today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Folad?
Local time is 06:22. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Folad?
Folad is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Folad?
DEM 2,462 m.
Where is Folad located?
It is at 33.77084, 66.85619 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Folad in?
It is in Afghanistan.