Location & Surroundings
Rākin is a settlement in Nimroz, Afghanistan, at 703 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khash, 53 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Farah Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: راکن · Rāken
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
31° 55' 10" N, 63° 7' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 703 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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راکن
Weather in Rakin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 33.7 | 4.7 | 337 | 13 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 8.0 | 317 | 10 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 626.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 5.1 | 314 | 19 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 333 | 21 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 3.8 | 346 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 4.9 | 325 | 5 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 609.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.8 | 260 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 241 | 14 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.0 | 2.8 | 109 | 8 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 250.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 3.7 | 264 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 603.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 2.7 | 285 | 16 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 333 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.5 | 2.9 | 245 | 15 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 246.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakin?
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Rakin today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Rakin?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Rakin?
Rakin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rakin?
DEM 703 m.
Where is Rakin located?
It is at 31.91940, 63.11753 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakin in?
It is in Afghanistan.