Location & Surroundings
Khān Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 32 km away.
Also known as: Khān Kāṟēz · Kyariz Khan · خان کارېز · Kāhn Kārīz
Overview
Khān Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,137 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Paktika Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 56' 5" N, 68° 35' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 2137 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,015 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:51
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Khan Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khan Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 23.8 | 5.7 | 294 | 12 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 5.7 | 350 | 22 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 4.2 | 34 | 27 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 4.3 | 10 | 15 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 287.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.2 | 36 | 11 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 600.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.1 | 147 | 23 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 2.3 | 57 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.8 | 192 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 287.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 5.5 | 228 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 566.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 3.2 | 146 | 43 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 1.1 | 77 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 3.6 | 207 | 30 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 281.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 5.1 | 230 | 13 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 572.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khan Karez?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Khan Karez today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Khan Karez?
Local time is 01:51. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Khan Karez?
Khan Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Khan Karez?
DEM 2,137 m.
Where is Khan Karez located?
It is at 32.93475, 68.58373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khan Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry