Location & Surroundings
Gōṟayān is a settlement in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 31 km away.
Also known as: Gōrayān · گوړیان · Gurayān
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
32° 55' 12" N, 68° 36' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2121 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 17:56
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gorayan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorayan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
6.1 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 21.3 | 6.1 | 335 | 13 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 5.7 | 291 | 12 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 5.0 | 350 | 21 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.8 | 4.2 | 34 | 25 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 4.8 | 7 | 15 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 288.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 359 | 12 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 578.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 0.4 | 170 | 22 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 2.2 | 60 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 0.7 | 175 | 28 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 286.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 4.7 | 226 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 535.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 3.3 | 148 | 50 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.5 | 1.2 | 85 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 3.6 | 212 | 29 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 281.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorayan?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Gorayan today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Gorayan?
Local time is 17:56. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gorayan?
Gorayan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorayan?
DEM 2,121 m.
Where is Gorayan located?
It is at 32.92002, 68.61250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorayan in?
It is in Afghanistan.