Location & Surroundings
Shakar is a settlement in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 2,528 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uruzgan, 88 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Šakar · Shekaṟ · شکر
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° 16' 16" N, 67° 28' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 2528 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 03:27
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
6.3 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 19.4 | 6.3 | 297 | 10 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 2.9 | 328 | 22 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 2.7 | 336 | 30 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 2.0 | 236 | 15 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 4.9 | 279 | 9 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.7 | 322 | 20 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 2.6 | 348 | 27 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.4 | 183 | 14 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 2.5 | 191 | 10 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 690.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 1.8 | 315 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 1.8 | 24 | 24 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 2.1 | 183 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 317.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.8 | 4.0 | 203 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 678.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakar?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Shakar today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shakar?
Local time is 03:27. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shakar?
Shakar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakar?
DEM 2,528 m.
Where is Shakar located?
It is at 33.27098, 67.48084 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakar in?
It is in Afghanistan.