Location & Surroundings
S̲h̲ang is a settlement in Paktia, Afghanistan, at 2,131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gardez, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gardez Old Airfield, 30 km away.
Also known as: شنگ · Šang · ښنگ
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
33° 23' 5" N, 69° 23' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 2131 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 595 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:29
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
شنگ
Weather in Shang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
73 %
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 | 12.0 | 0.6 | 275 | 73 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 1.3 | 121 | 34 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 134 | 37 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 1 | 682.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 114 | 73 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 0 | 19.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 0.8 | 215 | 77 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 164 | 33 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 339.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 140 | 31 | 1,015.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 2 | 677.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 0.5 | 151 | 70 | 1,019.6 | 0.05 / 0.22 | 0 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.2 | 1.2 | 311 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 312 | 21 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 345 | 16 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 684.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 0.6 | 288 | 52 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.2 | 2.2 | 328 | 29 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shang?
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Shang today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shang?
Local time is 13:29. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shang?
Shang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shang?
DEM 2,131 m.
Where is Shang located?
It is at 33.38480, 69.38703 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shang in?
It is in Afghanistan.