Location & Surroundings
Kaṯal is a settlement in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 41 km away.
Also known as: کټل
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° 42' 41" N, 70° 15' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 788 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 969 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 16:46
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,021.1 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 | 10.3 | 2.8 | 8 | 44 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.6 | 251 | 26 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.5 | 197 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 3.4 | 6 | 37 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 3.3 | 5 | 35 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 253 | 17 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 211.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 0.8 | 138 | 22 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 433.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 3.0 | 11 | 22 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.5 | 3.0 | 5 | 21 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 221 | 12 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 213.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 191 | 19 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 3.1 | 10 | 21 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.8 | 3.1 | 8 | 20 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katal?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 Katal today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 16:46 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Katal?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Katal?
Katal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katal?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Katal located?
It is at 34.71141, 70.25214 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katal in?
It is in Afghanistan.