Location & Surroundings
Shaykhān is a settlement in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, at 1,228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Markaz-e Woluswali-ye Achin, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 29 km away.
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° 8' 27" N, 70° 29' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1228 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:11
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shaykhan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaykhan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 25.4 | 2.2 | 345 | 16 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.7 | 55 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 241 | 26 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 250 | 29 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.7 | 355 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 350.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.5 | 80 | 16 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 238 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 259 | 26 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 346.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.5 | 118 | 20 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 648.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 235 | 42 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 266 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 1.5 | 45 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.59 / 1.08 | 5 | 332.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaykhan?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 05:34 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shaykhan?
Local time is 21:11. 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 1,228 m.
Where is Shaykhan located?
It is at 34.14075, 70.48794 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaykhan in?
It is in Afghanistan.