Location & Surroundings
Lōṯān is a locality in Kunar, Afghanistan, at 678 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhmand Dara, 42 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 40 km away.
Also known as: لوتان · Lōtān · Lūtān · لوټان
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 37' 28" N, 70° 50' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 678 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,702 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 16:47
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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لوتان
Weather in Lotan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lotan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 297 W/m2.
Temperature
13.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 13.7 | 1.4 | 28 | 34 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.5 | 125 | 24 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 158.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.6 | 124 | 31 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 297.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 1.2 | 22 | 34 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 1.1 | 344 | 38 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 184 | 27 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 199.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 168 | 30 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 417.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 350 | 38 | 1,018.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 25 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 1.3 | 355 | 40 | 1,017.7 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 194 | 31 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 218.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 172 | 33 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 318 | 36 | 1,017.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.4 | 3.8 | 18 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.91 / 0.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lotan?
Now 13.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 297 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 Lotan today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 16:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Lotan?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Lotan?
Lotan is a locality.
What is the elevation of Lotan?
DEM 678 m.
Where is Lotan located?
It is at 34.62455, 70.84011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lotan in?
It is in Afghanistan.