Location & Surroundings
Shār is a settlement in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan, at 2,848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bamyan, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Šār · شار
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° 31' 21" N, 67° 40' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 2848 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 18:12
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 3.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 W/m2.
Temperature
3.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 161 | 57 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.7 | 0.4 | 248 | 90 | 1,023.9 | 2.85 / 2.85 | 92 | 260.4 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.9 | 1.1 | 143 | 99 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 94 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.3 | 1.3 | 222 | 82 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.3 | 1.8 | 228 | 69 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 207.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 1.7 | 275 | 54 | 1,021.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 41 | 468.2 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.5 | 1.3 | 308 | 71 | 1,025.6 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 28 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.7 | 1.5 | 338 | 77 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.2 | 2.0 | 237 | 52 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 211.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.8 | 1.9 | 293 | 43 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 447.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.1 | 1.5 | 284 | 59 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.7 | 1.8 | 317 | 71 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.0 | 1.6 | 271 | 41 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 207.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shar?
Now 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 3.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 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 Shar today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Shar?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shar?
Shar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shar?
DEM 2,848 m.
Where is Shar located?
It is at 34.52257, 67.67376 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shar in?
It is in Afghanistan.