Location & Surroundings
Kākaṟān is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 953 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kandahar, 22 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 475 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: كاكران · کاکړان · Kākarān
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° 32' 26" N, 65° 29' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 953 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 183 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:55
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كاكران
Weather in Kakaran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakaran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,006.6 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 | 24.0 | 3.7 | 237 | 15 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 152 | 22 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 3.0 | 121 | 13 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 327.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 0.6 | 346 | 8 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 753.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.4 | 267 | 15 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 199 | 19 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 0.5 | 225 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 4.6 | 291 | 7 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 749.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 2.7 | 263 | 14 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 156 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 1.2 | 194 | 10 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 4.0 | 232 | 6 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 743.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 2.2 | 277 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakaran?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Kakaran today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kakaran?
Local time is 04:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kakaran?
Kakaran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakaran?
DEM 953 m.
Where is Kakaran located?
It is at 31.54060, 65.49844 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakaran in?
It is in Afghanistan.