Location & Surroundings
Pāpal is a settlement in Badghis, Afghanistan, at 766 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qala i Naw, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 560 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: پاپل
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
35° 4' 57" N, 63° 3' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 766 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 08:08
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Papal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Papal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,017.4 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 | 21.3 | 1.5 | 278 | 22 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 335 | 27 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 351 | 17 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 4.4 | 2 | 10 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 736.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.0 | 229 | 14 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 284 | 18 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 356 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 289.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 4.7 | 341 | 9 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 667.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 3.1 | 243 | 16 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 250 | 21 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 336 | 14 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 288.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 6.0 | 359 | 12 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 725.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 2.0 | 295 | 21 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Papal?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 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 Papal today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Papal?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Papal?
Papal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Papal?
DEM 766 m.
Where is Papal located?
It is at 35.08256, 63.05684 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Papal in?
It is in Afghanistan.