Location & Surroundings
Kushkak is a settlement in Bamyan, Afghanistan, at 2,560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bazar-e Yakawlang, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kabul is about 200 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: Kuškak · Kūshkak · کشکک
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° 44' 24" N, 66° 59' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 2560 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,117 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:46
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kushkak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kushkak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 16.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
4.5 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 16.1 | 4.5 | 252 | 17 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 2.2 | 58 | 83 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.2 | 0.8 | 348 | 90 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 0.3 | 223 | 40 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 2.6 | 304 | 15 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 2.1 | 51 | 65 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2 | 81 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 0.7 | 275 | 26 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 283.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 3.4 | 318 | 10 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 2.4 | 16 | 28 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.2 | 2.1 | 7 | 37 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 5.2 | 356 | 28 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 273.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.6 | 8.4 | 5 | 31 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kushkak?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 16.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Kushkak today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kushkak?
Local time is 00:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kushkak?
Kushkak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kushkak?
DEM 2,560 m.
Where is Kushkak located?
It is at 34.74013, 66.98441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kushkak in?
It is in Afghanistan.