Location & Surroundings
Ōkān is a locality in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, at 1,633 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hukumati Azrah, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is 70 km to the west. The nearest airport is Parachinar Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: جوكان · Jōkān · Urochishche Okan · اوکان · Jowkān
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° 16' 15" N, 69° 52' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1633 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 901 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:30
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 16:48
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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جوكان
Weather in Okan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 9.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 5.1 | 0.2 | 242 | 77 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 2.4 | 34 | 61 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 203.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 1.6 | 30 | 58 | 1,019.6 | 1.96 / 1.96 | 17 | 390.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 1.9 | 236 | 57 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 15 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 2.4 | 239 | 49 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 2.0 | 6 | 26 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 58 | 30 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 435.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 0.5 | 199 | 35 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.3 | 0.8 | 253 | 33 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 1.9 | 24 | 21 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 208.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 1.0 | 75 | 29 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 1.1 | 253 | 32 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.0 | 1.0 | 233 | 27 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okan?
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 9.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 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 Okan today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Okan?
Local time is 14:30. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Okan?
Okan is a locality.
What is the elevation of Okan?
DEM 1,633 m.
Where is Okan located?
It is at 34.27070, 69.87289 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okan in?
It is in Afghanistan.