Location & Surroundings
Kanum is a settlement in Kunduz, Afghanistan, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kunduz, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 255 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kunduz Terminal, 14 km away.
Also known as: كنم · Канум · Kanom · کنم
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° 47' 31" N, 68° 57' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 421 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:33
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
كنم
ru
Канум
Weather in Kanum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 24.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 21.3 | 2.7 | 159 | 29 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 2.4 | 200 | 42 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.3 | 300 | 34 | 1,023.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 38 | 257.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 292 | 30 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 508.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.5 | 231 | 39 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 1.5 | 205 | 50 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 280 | 36 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 180.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 302 | 29 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 519.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 1.3 | 183 | 38 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.3 | 274 | 52 | 1,023.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 291 | 44 | 1,023.4 | 0.62 / 0.64 | 80 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 319 | 33 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 492.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 1.5 | 140 | 47 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanum?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 24.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Kanum today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Kanum?
Local time is 07:33. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kanum?
Kanum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanum?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Kanum located?
It is at 36.79208, 68.95534 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanum in?
It is in Afghanistan.