Location & Surroundings
Katah Das̲h̲t is a locality in Samangan, Afghanistan, at 1,163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Larkird, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 245 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Kataḏast · کته دښت
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 45' 37" N, 66° 58' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1163 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 08:08
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katah Dasht
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katah Dasht, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Temperature
6.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,026.1 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 | 6.0 | 0.4 | 207 | 32 | 1,026.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.6 | 0.4 | 169 | 37 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 2.7 | 10 | 22 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 242.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 3.6 | 3 | 19 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 536.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 2.1 | 189 | 26 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.3 | 1.4 | 187 | 33 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 2.0 | 8 | 18 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 3.1 | 347 | 17 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 534.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.0 | 0.7 | 196 | 26 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.3 | 0.5 | 230 | 29 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 2.9 | 3 | 17 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 237.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 3.0 | 340 | 19 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 526.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.7 | 0.3 | 207 | 31 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katah Dasht?
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 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 Katah Dasht today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Katah Dasht?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Katah Dasht?
Katah Dasht is a locality.
What is the elevation of Katah Dasht?
DEM 1,163 m.
Where is Katah Dasht located?
It is at 35.76041, 66.97007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katah Dasht in?
It is in Afghanistan.