Location & Surroundings
Jakān is a settlement in Zabul, Afghanistan, at 1,235 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kandahar, 57 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 410 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Dzhakan · جکان
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° 45' 35" N, 66° 16' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1235 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 12:30
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Jakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 13.2 | 1.2 | 103 | 16 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 202 | 9 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 256.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.9 | 273 | 8 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 524.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 205 | 13 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 0.6 | 125 | 16 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 224 | 9 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 261.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 262 | 7 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 590.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 1.8 | 192 | 12 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.7 | 0.9 | 90 | 14 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 93 | 7 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 247 | 8 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 585.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 2.1 | 187 | 13 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.3 | 0.6 | 99 | 14 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jakan?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Jakan today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Jakan?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Jakan?
Jakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jakan?
DEM 1,235 m.
Where is Jakan located?
It is at 31.75959, 66.28279 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jakan in?
It is in Afghanistan.