Location & Surroundings
Shingān is a settlement in Takhar, Afghanistan, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Farkhar, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 240 km to the south. The nearest airport is Taloqan Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Šingān (1) · Shīngān · شنگان
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
36° 37' 16" N, 69° 48' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1068 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 866 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 16:54
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shingan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shingan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 13.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,024.4 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 113 | 69 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 2.2 | 344 | 39 | 1,024.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 19 | 226.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 2.5 | 326 | 41 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 67 | 441.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 1.3 | 120 | 53 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.1 | 1.6 | 110 | 48 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 337 | 30 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 191.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 1.8 | 327 | 37 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 318.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 124 | 45 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 0.8 | 101 | 44 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 333 | 29 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 1.9 | 46 | 37 | 1,017.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 1.0 | 202 | 50 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.6 | 2.5 | 94 | 48 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shingan?
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 13.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 Shingan today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 16:54 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Shingan?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shingan?
Shingan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shingan?
DEM 1,068 m.
Where is Shingan located?
It is at 36.62118, 69.80547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shingan in?
It is in Afghanistan.