Location & Surroundings
Kōchōn is a settlement in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 2,143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 51 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 165 km to the north. The nearest airport is Urgun Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: كوتسون · Kowchūn · Kokon · Kočon · کوچون · Kūtsūn
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
33° 2' 56" N, 69° 29' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 2143 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 198 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كوتسون
Weather in Kochon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kochon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 18.1 | 0.6 | 276 | 47 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 1.3 | 57 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.3 | 103 | 34 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 326.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 4.4 | 80 | 32 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 646.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 2.5 | 57 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 12 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 102 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 5.2 | 80 | 38 | 1,007.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 602.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.0 | 0.7 | 59 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 0 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.4 | 31 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 103 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 320.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 4.6 | 92 | 30 | 1,006.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 600.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 27 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kochon?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Kochon today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kochon?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kochon?
Kochon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kochon?
DEM 2,143 m.
Where is Kochon located?
It is at 33.04884, 69.49720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kochon in?
It is in Afghanistan.