Location & Surroundings
Puṯak is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qalat, 69 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 98 km away.
Also known as: Potak · پتک · پټک
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
31° 29' 1" N, 66° 53' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1539 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:07
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Putak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 20.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 13.6 | 2.1 | 115 | 33 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 5.6 | 238 | 25 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 208.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 6.0 | 245 | 25 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 2.9 | 206 | 37 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 1.7 | 156 | 46 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 5.7 | 238 | 30 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 188.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 5.5 | 258 | 29 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 463.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 2.2 | 198 | 36 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.0 | 0.7 | 262 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 1.8 | 283 | 63 | 1,018.6 | 0.14 / 0.28 | 69 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.7 | 252 | 54 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 34 | 210.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 1.5 | 182 | 60 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 27 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.3 | 1.9 | 271 | 62 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putak?
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 20.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Putak today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Putak?
Local time is 11:07. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Putak?
Putak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Putak?
DEM 1,539 m.
Where is Putak located?
It is at 31.48368, 66.88357 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putak in?
It is in Afghanistan.