Location & Surroundings
Giskōṉ is an intermittent stream in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 1,966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 45 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 160 km to the north. The nearest airport is Urgun Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: گسكون · Geskōṉ · Gêskōn · Geskūn · گسكوڼ · Giskōn
Overview
Giskōṉ is river in Afghanistan.
It is located in Khost Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Khost Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 8' 10" N, 69° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1966 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 496 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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گسكون
Weather in Giskon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giskon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 18.3 | 0.9 | 262 | 42 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 288 | 20 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 90 | 18 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 339.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 4.6 | 93 | 26 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 0.9 | 262 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.0 | 1 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.2 | 100 | 27 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 4.9 | 87 | 32 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 652.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.8 | 66 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 21 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 107 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 5.7 | 75 | 42 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 588.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 0.4 | 78 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 0 | 13.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giskon?
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Giskon today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Giskon?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Giskon?
Giskon is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Giskon?
DEM 1,966 m.
Where is Giskon located?
It is at 33.13613, 69.49995 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giskon in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry