Location & Surroundings
Karkanay is a settlement in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 1,094 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 29 km away.
Also known as: Kaṟkanay · کرکنی · Kargan · Kūzah Bānḏah · کرگن · کوزه بانډه
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
34° 37' 37" N, 70° 21' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1094 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 235 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:58
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karkanay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkanay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 | 27.3 | 1.9 | 162 | 36 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 155 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 655.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.3 | 276 | 45 | 1,014.8 | 0.09 / 0.12 | 0 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 15 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.8 | 233 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 349.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 2.0 | 95 | 13 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 296 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 327 | 24 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.7 | 2.0 | 242 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 354.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 1.4 | 92 | 10 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 680.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 315 | 16 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 335 | 20 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 1.6 | 237 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 354.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkanay?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Karkanay today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Karkanay?
Local time is 19:58. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Karkanay?
Karkanay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karkanay?
DEM 1,094 m.
Where is Karkanay located?
It is at 34.62695, 70.35357 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkanay in?
It is in Afghanistan.