Location & Surroundings
Hōtal is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kandahar, 47 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: هوتل · Hūtal
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° 58' 53" N, 65° 28' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1560 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,911 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:56
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hotal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hotal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,009.7 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 | 18.8 | 1.5 | 298 | 13 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 106 | 17 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 150 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 310.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 181 | 8 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 711.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.6 | 314 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.6 | 88 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.7 | 149 | 13 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 304.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.3 | 181 | 9 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 699.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 1.7 | 341 | 15 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 26 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 165 | 10 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 215 | 9 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 688.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.2 | 345 | 15 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 21.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hotal?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 Hotal today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Hotal?
Local time is 05:56. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Hotal?
Hotal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hotal?
DEM 1,560 m.
Where is Hotal located?
It is at 31.98136, 65.47307 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hotal in?
It is in Afghanistan.