Location & Surroundings
Salmazan is a settlement in Jowzjan, Afghanistan, at 377 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shibirghan, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 380 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kerki Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: سلمزن · Sālmazān
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
36° 36' 5" N, 65° 49' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 377 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:38
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Salmazan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salmazan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 11.6 | 1.6 | 252 | 28 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.4 | 310 | 16 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 220.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 330 | 15 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 516.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.7 | 209 | 23 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 1.6 | 287 | 26 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 328 | 17 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 216.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.1 | 355 | 17 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 506.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 0.7 | 223 | 27 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 1.4 | 301 | 30 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 2.3 | 350 | 19 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 211.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 341 | 16 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 499.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 1.2 | 256 | 26 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.7 | 1.3 | 301 | 30 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salmazan?
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Salmazan today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Salmazan?
Local time is 12:38. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Salmazan?
Salmazan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salmazan?
DEM 377 m.
Where is Salmazan located?
It is at 36.60127, 65.83095 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salmazan in?
It is in Afghanistan.