Location & Surroundings
Shaykhān is a settlement in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, at 1,186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 43 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is 83 km to the west. The nearest airport is Parachinar Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: شيخان · Sheykhan · Shēkhān · Šēkhān · Sheykhān · شیخان
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° 18' 45" N, 70° 2' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1186 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 429 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:23
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شيخان
Weather in Shaykhan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaykhan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.0 | 0.1 | 181 | 56 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 60 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 351.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.8 | 77 | 31 | 1,009.5 | 0.20 / 0.24 | 0 | 688.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 161 | 43 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 4 | 23.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.0 | 224 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 70 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 3 | 347.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 4.2 | 86 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.27 / 0.35 | 0 | 649.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 193 | 49 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 0 | 22.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 0.7 | 231 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.34 / 0.57 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 53 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 0 | 347.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 4.2 | 98 | 38 | 1,007.5 | 0.32 / 0.69 | 0 | 654.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 181 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 0 | 21.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 0.7 | 139 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.15 / 0.64 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaykhan?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 05:30 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Shaykhan?
Local time is 10:23. 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 1,186 m.
Where is Shaykhan located?
It is at 34.31242, 70.04258 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaykhan in?
It is in Afghanistan.