Location & Surroundings
Shanākhtagay is a settlement in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 2,064 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 24 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 215 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Šanākhtagay · شناختگی
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
32° 47' 51" N, 68° 11' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2064 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 22:46
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shanakhtagay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shanakhtagay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
5.1 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,014.0 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 | 18.6 | 5.1 | 222 | 9 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.8 | 176 | 18 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 0.7 | 263 | 22 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 232 | 14 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 272.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 4.4 | 234 | 10 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 571.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 2.6 | 192 | 19 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 0.3 | 298 | 27 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 2.3 | 220 | 14 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 268.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 5.6 | 236 | 10 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 553.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.0 | 2.2 | 181 | 19 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 0.7 | 280 | 24 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 2.2 | 238 | 13 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 262.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 6.3 | 229 | 12 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 552.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shanakhtagay?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 18.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Shanakhtagay today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Shanakhtagay?
Local time is 22:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shanakhtagay?
Shanakhtagay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shanakhtagay?
DEM 2,064 m.
Where is Shanakhtagay located?
It is at 32.79742, 68.19657 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shanakhtagay in?
It is in Afghanistan.