Location & Surroundings
Lēch is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tavildara, 53 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Darwaz Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Lēč · لېچ
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
38° 14' 16" N, 70° 38' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 2295 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 15:52
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lech
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lech, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 4.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,023.0 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 | -1.2 | 1.4 | 149 | 53 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.4 | 1.7 | 261 | 36 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 266.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 2.3 | 233 | 39 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 500.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.5 | 1.4 | 181 | 49 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.8 | 1.1 | 100 | 50 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.3 | 0.9 | 297 | 32 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 214.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.2 | 1.7 | 242 | 37 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.8 | 1.9 | 195 | 42 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.4 | 0.7 | 129 | 37 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 1.3 | 273 | 20 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 246.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.4 | 2.0 | 242 | 27 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 480.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.7 | 1.8 | 191 | 34 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.2 | 0.4 | 94 | 32 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lech?
Now -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 4.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 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 Lech today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Lech?
Local time is 15:52. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Lech?
Lech is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lech?
DEM 2,295 m.
Where is Lech located?
It is at 38.23774, 70.64270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lech in?
It is in Afghanistan.