Location & Surroundings
Shākh is a settlement in Faryab, Afghanistan, at 1,358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghormach, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 475 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Sākh · شاخ
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
35° 34' 25" N, 64° 6' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1358 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 06:44
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 16.2 | 0.8 | 203 | 23 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 0.3 | 246 | 29 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.7 | 327 | 16 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 3.1 | 9 | 19 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 725.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.4 | 47 | 31 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 85 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.7 | 339 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 297.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 3.5 | 16 | 20 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 2.3 | 69 | 31 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.5 | 1.8 | 102 | 33 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 10 | 16 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 4.0 | 23 | 16 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 1.9 | 90 | 23 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakh?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 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 Shakh today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Shakh?
Local time is 06:44. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shakh?
Shakh is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakh?
DEM 1,358 m.
Where is Shakh located?
It is at 35.57361, 64.11250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakh in?
It is in Afghanistan.