Location & Surroundings
Shīkach is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,669 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ishqoshim, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 325 km to the southwest.
Also known as: Šīkač · Sheykach · شيکچ
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 42' 8" N, 71° 35' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 2669 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:49
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shikach
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikach, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 7.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 269 | 37 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 4.1 | 280 | 28 | 1,015.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 10 | 689.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.0 | 2.1 | 281 | 56 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.9 | 0.4 | 261 | 75 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 1.2 | 286 | 33 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 393.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 3.9 | 276 | 25 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 707.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.4 | 1.6 | 274 | 49 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.2 | 0.1 | 194 | 61 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.8 | 1.4 | 272 | 22 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 3.7 | 278 | 14 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 1.9 | 269 | 37 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.4 | 0.5 | 305 | 43 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.7 | 1.7 | 277 | 19 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikach?
Now 5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 7.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Shikach today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Shikach?
Local time is 16:49. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shikach?
Shikach is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikach?
DEM 2,669 m.
Where is Shikach located?
It is at 36.70232, 71.59404 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikach in?
It is in Afghanistan.