Location & Surroundings
Shaykhān is a settlement in Parwan, Afghanistan, at 1,830 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tagab, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is 39 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Hamid Karzai International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: شیخان · Shēkhān · Sheykhan · Šēkhān · Sheykhān
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° 46' 48" N, 69° 28' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1830 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 02:20
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شیخان
Weather in Shaykhan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaykhan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
7.5 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 26.2 | 7.5 | 321 | 11 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 3.1 | 303 | 23 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 3.0 | 297 | 28 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 296 | 17 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 346.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 8.0 | 319 | 9 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 687.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 3.7 | 309 | 20 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 3.1 | 300 | 25 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.7 | 301 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 11.1 | 317 | 12 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 678.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 4.3 | 312 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 2.6 | 297 | 28 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 301 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 336.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 5.2 | 320 | 12 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 666.1 | 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 Shaykhan?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Shaykhan today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Shaykhan?
Local time is 02:20. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shaykhan?
Shaykhan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaykhan?
DEM 1,830 m.
Where is Shaykhan located?
It is at 34.77992, 69.47027 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaykhan in?
It is in Afghanistan.