Location & Surroundings
Pitāw Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 1,975 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qalat, 77 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 285 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Pētaw Kāṟēz · Kyariz Petau · پتاو کارېز · Pītāb Kārīz
Overview
Pitāw Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,975 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Ghazni Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 18' 21" N, 67° 41' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1975 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 353 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pitaw Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pitaw Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 | 23.2 | 1.1 | 18 | 17 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 7.0 | 259 | 7 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 709.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 4.9 | 233 | 12 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 0.1 | 55 | 16 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.5 | 56 | 12 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 332.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 4.6 | 259 | 6 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 710.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 4.6 | 231 | 12 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.7 | 0.7 | 315 | 16 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 1.9 | 353 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 214 | 6 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 706.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 4.3 | 246 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 3.2 | 48 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 2.4 | 59 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 326.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pitaw Karez?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Pitaw Karez today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Pitaw Karez?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Pitaw Karez?
Pitaw Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Pitaw Karez?
DEM 1,975 m.
Where is Pitaw Karez located?
It is at 32.30588, 67.69600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pitaw Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry