Location & Surroundings
Kharā is an intermittent stream in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 70 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: خرا · Kharah
Overview
Kharā is river in Afghanistan.
It is located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Helmand Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 39' 9" N, 65° 8' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1451 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:08
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Khara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,019.9 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 | 12.5 | 0.8 | 261 | 14 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 0.6 | 10 | 18 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 209 | 11 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 245.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 4.2 | 220 | 11 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 582.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 0.5 | 356 | 16 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 1.1 | 35 | 18 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.0 | 167 | 11 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 3.9 | 221 | 10 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 578.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.0 | 0.9 | 326 | 17 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 1.5 | 39 | 18 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.5 | 190 | 11 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 241.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 2.9 | 226 | 10 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 0.7 | 293 | 17 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 7.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khara?
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Khara today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Khara?
Local time is 04:08. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Khara?
Khara is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Khara?
DEM 1,451 m.
Where is Khara located?
It is at 32.65250, 65.13830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khara in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry