Location & Surroundings
Pētāw is a settlement in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan, at 2,433 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paghman, 37 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is 55 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hamid Karzai International Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: Puli-Mikhrab · Petau · Pule Meḩṟāb · Pul-e Meḩrāb · پېتاو · Pule Meẖṟāb
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
34° 27' 22" N, 68° 34' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 2433 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,067 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:10
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Petaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Petaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
8 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 13.3 | 0.6 | 282 | 8 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 108 | 9 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.5 | 2.0 | 3 | 22 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.4 | 0.4 | 353 | 26 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 3.0 | 160 | 19 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 3.2 | 155 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 660.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 1.6 | 64 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.1 | 0.7 | 48 | 69 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.2 | 3.1 | 148 | 25 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 318.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 3.2 | 146 | 11 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 653.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 1.0 | 4 | 21 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.8 | 1.1 | 313 | 26 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.2 | 2.4 | 179 | 12 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 319.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Petaw?
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Petaw today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Petaw?
Local time is 17:10. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Petaw?
Petaw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Petaw?
DEM 2,433 m.
Where is Petaw located?
It is at 34.45610, 68.58294 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Petaw in?
It is in Afghanistan.