Location & Surroundings
Shand Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Farah, Afghanistan, at 738 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khash, 80 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 625 km to the east. The nearest airport is Farah Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: Šand Kārēz · Kyariz Shand · Shand Kārīz-e · شند کارېز
Overview
Shand Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Farah Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 738 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Farah 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° 12' 47" N, 63° 2' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 738 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:08
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shand Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shand Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
37.0 C
Wind
4.8 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
4 %
Pressure
1,008.2 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 | 37.0 | 4.8 | 232 | 4 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 0.8 | 305 | 8 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 39 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 0.6 | 120 | 6 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 297.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.8 | 2.6 | 245 | 4 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 1.4 | 77 | 7 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.4 | 4 | 13 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 3.0 | 16 | 7 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 39.5 | 4.8 | 306 | 5 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 733.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 8.2 | 337 | 9 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 4.9 | 349 | 11 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 5.6 | 344 | 7 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.2 | 7.8 | 308 | 6 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 731.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shand Karez?
Now 37.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 Shand Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Shand Karez?
Local time is 22:08. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shand Karez?
Shand Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Shand Karez?
DEM 738 m.
Where is Shand Karez located?
It is at 32.21305, 63.04885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shand Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry