Location & Surroundings
Rākhān is a settlement in Daykundi, Afghanistan, at 2,527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nili, 54 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: راخان
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
33° 32' 22" N, 66° 39' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 2527 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 11:58
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Rakhan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakhan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 9.0 | 0.8 | 106 | 26 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 287 | 15 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 295.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 2.6 | 253 | 14 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 647.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 0.1 | 152 | 28 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 16.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.9 | 1.4 | 114 | 33 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 2.9 | 260 | 18 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 289.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 4.2 | 238 | 15 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 644.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 2.0 | 200 | 25 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 15.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.4 | 0.5 | 301 | 34 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 290 | 18 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 290.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 2.0 | 240 | 15 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 1.8 | 181 | 25 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.4 | 1.0 | 111 | 31 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakhan?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Rakhan today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Rakhan?
Local time is 11:58. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Rakhan?
Rakhan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rakhan?
DEM 2,527 m.
Where is Rakhan located?
It is at 33.53932, 66.66628 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakhan in?
It is in Afghanistan.