Location & Surroundings
Jakān is a settlement in Herat, Afghanistan, at 932 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Herat, 3 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 635 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: جكان · Dzhakan · جکان
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 20' 29" N, 62° 13' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 932 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52,530 p/km²
- Built-up 33.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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جكان
Weather in Jakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 532 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 11.2 | 0.8 | 352 | 28 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 259 | 17 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 195.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 3.0 | 294 | 15 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 532.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 2.1 | 3 | 24 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 2.1 | 343 | 25 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 325 | 17 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 353 | 16 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 2.4 | 37 | 24 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.4 | 1.3 | 343 | 30 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.4 | 288 | 21 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 196.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 3.0 | 308 | 15 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 541.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.2 | 35 | 27 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.7 | 1.4 | 50 | 31 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jakan?
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 532 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 06:35 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Jakan?
Local time is 11:22. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Jakan?
Jakan is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Jakan?
DEM 932 m.
Where is Jakan located?
It is at 34.34132, 62.22627 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jakan in?
It is in Afghanistan.