Location & Surroundings
Shanākhtagay Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 2,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 23 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: شناختگی کارېز
Overview
Shanākhtagay Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,073 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Ghazni Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 47' 55" N, 68° 12' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 2073 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 21:07
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shanakhtagay Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shanakhtagay Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,019.7 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 | 15.0 | 1.3 | 225 | 13 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 3.8 | 236 | 10 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 570.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 2.5 | 174 | 17 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 0.7 | 73 | 28 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.9 | 222 | 14 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 268.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 5.7 | 237 | 10 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.9 | 2.1 | 174 | 17 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 0.3 | 305 | 22 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 2.3 | 224 | 12 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 265.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 5.0 | 232 | 9 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 530.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.1 | 3.0 | 210 | 17 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.9 | 1.4 | 43 | 21 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.1 | 1.5 | 107 | 13 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shanakhtagay Karez?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Shanakhtagay Karez?
Local time is 21:07. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shanakhtagay Karez?
Shanakhtagay Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Shanakhtagay Karez?
DEM 2,073 m.
Where is Shanakhtagay Karez located?
It is at 32.79853, 68.20206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shanakhtagay Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry