Location & Surroundings
Gowband is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 836 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gereshk, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Gāwbanḏ · Gavband · گو بند · Gāvband
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
31° 43' 39" N, 64° 41' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 836 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 01:45
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gowband
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gowband, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
9.7 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,006.5 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 | 36.7 | 9.7 | 290 | 9 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 5.6 | 319 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 5.1 | 232 | 27 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 4.7 | 241 | 19 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 5.9 | 251 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 668.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 3.2 | 203 | 13 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 2.9 | 147 | 20 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 2.8 | 134 | 11 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 281.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.7 | 4.2 | 262 | 8 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 330 | 15 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 282 | 17 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 276.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.4 | 7.9 | 274 | 7 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gowband?
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Gowband today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Gowband?
Local time is 01:45. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gowband?
Gowband is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gowband?
DEM 836 m.
Where is Gowband located?
It is at 31.72747, 64.69967 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gowband in?
It is in Afghanistan.