Location & Surroundings
Shākh Now is a settlement in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 3,037 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bazar-e Yakawlang, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 96 km away.
Also known as: Šakhnaw · Shakhnau · Shākhnow · شاخ نو
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° 35' 23" N, 66° 18' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 3037 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 05:55
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakh Now
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakh Now, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 14.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 301 | 61 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.6 | 1.6 | 18 | 90 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.5 | 0.9 | 320 | 34 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 283.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 6.6 | 283 | 14 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.4 | 1.6 | 308 | 36 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.7 | 1.1 | 337 | 54 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 298 | 21 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 280.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 6.6 | 291 | 11 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 633.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.8 | 2.6 | 319 | 18 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.8 | 2.0 | 353 | 32 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 3.6 | 350 | 27 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 262.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 7.4 | 345 | 28 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 581.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.1 | 2.1 | 344 | 50 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 10.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakh Now?
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 14.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Now today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Shakh Now?
Local time is 05:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shakh Now?
Shakh Now is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakh Now?
DEM 3,037 m.
Where is Shakh Now located?
It is at 34.58962, 66.31216 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakh Now in?
It is in Afghanistan.