Location & Surroundings
Shakarīn is a settlement in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 2,021 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 73 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: S̄akaṟin · شکرین
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 28' 11" N, 67° 48' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 2021 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 10:37
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakarin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakarin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
3.4 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 13.0 | 3.4 | 265 | 22 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.8 | 244 | 13 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 5.1 | 248 | 10 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 661.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 4.8 | 235 | 18 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 14.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 1.4 | 335 | 23 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 4.8 | 262 | 12 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 303.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 9.8 | 244 | 13 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 4.8 | 249 | 23 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.5 | 2.5 | 254 | 27 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 4.6 | 309 | 14 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 9.8 | 247 | 13 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 639.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 5.8 | 247 | 21 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.3 | 2.5 | 270 | 26 | 1,018.4 | 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 Shakarin?
Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Shakarin today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Shakarin?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shakarin?
Shakarin is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakarin?
DEM 2,021 m.
Where is Shakarin located?
It is at 32.46966, 67.80710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakarin in?
It is in Afghanistan.