Location & Surroundings
Shēlē Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 873 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gereshk, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 510 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Šēlē Kārēz · شېلې کارېز · Sheleh Kārīz
Overview
Shēlē Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 873 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Kandahar Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 33' 39" N, 64° 59' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 873 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 01:52
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shele Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shele Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
7.4 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 34.0 | 7.4 | 289 | 10 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 4.3 | 281 | 17 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 315 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 3.4 | 353 | 14 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 275.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 7.3 | 299 | 11 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 632.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 294 | 18 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 276 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 1.0 | 116 | 14 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 269.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.2 | 3.7 | 269 | 9 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 641.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.2 | 231 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 128 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 3.3 | 114 | 9 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 275.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.2 | 2.2 | 311 | 7 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shele Karez?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Shele Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Shele Karez?
Local time is 01:52. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shele Karez?
Shele Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Shele Karez?
DEM 873 m.
Where is Shele Karez located?
It is at 31.56096, 64.98847 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shele Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry