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 09:03
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 31 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 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 14.2 | 0.6 | 178 | 38 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 131 | 44 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 3.0 | 327 | 24 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 361.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 311 | 21 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 707.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 1.0 | 150 | 35 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 26.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 1.2 | 143 | 40 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 3.3 | 322 | 20 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 361.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 2.8 | 315 | 16 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 704.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.8 | 2.8 | 149 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.9 | 135 | 25 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.7 | 309 | 17 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 354.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 297 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 687.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 1.6 | 160 | 24 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 15.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shingan?
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 05:30 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Shingan?
Local time is 09:03. 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.