Location & Surroundings
Marghah is a settlement in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarah Sharan, 41 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 165 km to the north. The nearest airport is Urgun Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Maṟgha · Marga · مرغه
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° 1' 37" N, 69° 12' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 2319 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,748 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Marghah
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marghah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 12.0 | 1.2 | 159 | 76 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.0 | 279 | 64 | 1,016.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 2.8 | 222 | 17 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.4 | 248 | 11 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 653.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 0.3 | 331 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 12.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.1 | 1.6 | 301 | 24 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 220 | 13 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 3.6 | 153 | 12 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 645.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.2 | 1.0 | 108 | 42 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 0.2 | 303 | 50 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.9 | 210 | 17 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 5.9 | 260 | 14 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 592.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.7 | 1.6 | 76 | 42 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marghah?
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Marghah today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Marghah?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Marghah?
Marghah is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marghah?
DEM 2,319 m.
Where is Marghah located?
It is at 33.02707, 69.21002 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marghah in?
It is in Afghanistan.