Location & Surroundings
Khowas̲h̲kay is a mountain in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 2,736 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 39 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 160 km to the north. The nearest airport is Khost International Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: خوشکی · Khawaškay · Khavaskay · Khawas̲h̲kay · خوښکی · Khawashkaī
Overview
Khowas̲h̲kay is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Khost Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,677 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Khost Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 7' 57" N, 69° 35' 8" E
- Elevation 2736 m (DEM: 2732 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 08:17
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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خوشکی
Weather in Khowashkay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khowashkay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 15.6 | 0.7 | 122 | 73 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 0.6 | 254 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 139 | 26 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 319.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 4.7 | 97 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 0.6 | 293 | 62 | 1,015.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.9 | 275 | 42 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 133 | 15 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 321.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 5.5 | 100 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 633.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.8 | 1.3 | 24 | 47 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 283 | 50 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 162 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 306.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 90 | 22 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 588.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 2.1 | 24 | 40 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 9.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khowashkay?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Khowashkay today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Khowashkay?
Local time is 08:17. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Khowashkay?
Khowashkay is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Khowashkay?
Elevation about 2,736 m. DEM 2,732 m.
Where is Khowashkay located?
It is at 33.13250, 69.58556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khowashkay in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry