Location & Surroundings
Kwas̲h̲ is a settlement in Paktia, Afghanistan, at 2,280 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gardez, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gardez Old Airfield, 15 km away.
Also known as: كوش · کوش · Kwaš · کوښ · Kvash
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° 30' 19" N, 69° 10' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 2280 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 300 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:09
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كوش
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کوش
Weather in Kwash
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwash, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 16.8 | 1.6 | 233 | 36 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 3.4 | 230 | 20 | 1,014.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 6 | 564.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 2.1 | 48 | 61 | 1,021.1 | 0.09 / 0.18 | 46 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 1.6 | 54 | 67 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 3.7 | 245 | 30 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 282.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 5.5 | 217 | 19 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 544.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 2.2 | 193 | 39 | 1,019.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 1.6 | 186 | 46 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 2.3 | 232 | 25 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 284.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 5.7 | 209 | 17 | 1,014.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 39 | 572.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 1.7 | 135 | 66 | 1,020.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 33 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 1.7 | 93 | 83 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 2.0 | 218 | 26 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 283.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwash?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Kwash today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Kwash?
Local time is 21:09. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kwash?
Kwash is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwash?
DEM 2,280 m.
Where is Kwash located?
It is at 33.50517, 69.17935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwash in?
It is in Afghanistan.