Location & Surroundings
Rīgā is a settlement in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 3,082 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panjab, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 175 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 90 km away.
Also known as: ریگا
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° 5' 33" N, 67° 22' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 3082 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 09:38
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Riga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 7.9 | 1.4 | 211 | 22 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 0.6 | 203 | 29 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.9 | 261 | 19 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 2.6 | 213 | 15 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 643.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 1.2 | 345 | 45 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 0.7 | 115 | 51 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 3.4 | 249 | 23 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 293.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 5.7 | 253 | 18 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 601.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.3 | 2.1 | 265 | 29 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.8 | 1.3 | 275 | 41 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 4.8 | 280 | 20 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 4.0 | 286 | 17 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 640.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.5 | 0.7 | 219 | 29 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riga?
Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Riga today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Riga?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Riga?
Riga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riga?
DEM 3,082 m.
Where is Riga located?
It is at 34.09240, 67.36896 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riga in?
It is in Afghanistan.