Location & Surroundings
Istich is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,935 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ashkasham, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Eshkashem Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Isteč · Istech · Estech · استچ
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
36° 29' 40" N, 71° 18' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 2935 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 832 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:46
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Istich
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Istich, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -7.0 to -2.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
-7.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,023.7 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 | -7.0 | 1.0 | 152 | 56 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.3 | 1.9 | 319 | 28 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 296.7 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.5 | 3.1 | 313 | 35 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 535.6 | n/a |
| 18h | -4.7 | 0.3 | 242 | 44 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -5.9 | 0.8 | 123 | 46 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.8 | 0.2 | 240 | 25 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 292.6 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.0 | 3.6 | 312 | 32 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 528.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -3.3 | 0.9 | 150 | 41 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Monday | -4.6 | 1.0 | 110 | 46 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.0 | 0.5 | 36 | 25 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 288.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.2 | 3.8 | 316 | 29 | 1,022.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 21 | 505.5 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.9 | 1.0 | 165 | 38 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -3.4 | 1.8 | 141 | 58 | 1,026.1 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Istich?
Now -7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -7.0 to -2.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Istich today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Istich?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Istich?
Istich is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Istich?
DEM 2,935 m.
Where is Istich located?
It is at 36.49453, 71.31547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Istich in?
It is in Afghanistan.