Location & Surroundings
Gargal is a settlement in Badghis, Afghanistan, at 988 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qala i Naw, 35 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 520 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: گرگل · Gaṟgal · Gargat · گرگت
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° 1' 37" N, 63° 30' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 988 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 350 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:49
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gargal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gargal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 21.9 | 1.7 | 208 | 23 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 196 | 30 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 312 | 20 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 275.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 6.7 | 328 | 16 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.4 | 210 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 0.3 | 53 | 32 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 305 | 21 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 273.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 8.2 | 333 | 15 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 681.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.6 | 1.2 | 205 | 25 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 0.6 | 225 | 33 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 2.2 | 308 | 22 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 5.5 | 311 | 14 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.9 | 1.3 | 210 | 25 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 29.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gargal?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Gargal today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gargal?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gargal?
Gargal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gargal?
DEM 988 m.
Where is Gargal located?
It is at 35.02685, 63.50595 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gargal in?
It is in Afghanistan.