Location & Surroundings
Mukhtār is a settlement in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 190 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 37 km away.
Also known as: Mukhtāṟ · مختار · Mokhtāṟ
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
32° 52' 39" N, 68° 34' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 2112 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:20
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mukhtar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukhtar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.7 | 261 | 13 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 77 | 24 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 2.4 | 49 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 132 | 27 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 4.2 | 211 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 586.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 3.7 | 130 | 55 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 1.7 | 69 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 3.5 | 209 | 30 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 281.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 5.5 | 228 | 13 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 572.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.4 | 192 | 23 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 1.7 | 75 | 34 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 3.8 | 230 | 18 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 277.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 9.8 | 236 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 552.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukhtar?
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 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 Mukhtar today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Mukhtar?
Local time is 03:20. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukhtar?
DEM 2,112 m.
Where is Mukhtar located?
It is at 32.87746, 68.57798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukhtar in?
It is in Afghanistan.