Location & Surroundings
Shkūn Ghar is a spur(s) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,602 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qalat, 66 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 94 km away.
Also known as: Škūn Ghar · Gora Shkungar · شکون غر
Overview
Shkūn Ghar is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Kandahar Province
- Type spur(s) (SPUR)
- a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 30' 51" N, 66° 50' 34" E
- Elevation 1602 m (DEM: 1595 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 10:02
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shkun Ghar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shkun Ghar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 17.7 | 3.3 | 207 | 29 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 7.3 | 241 | 15 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 297.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 7.0 | 247 | 12 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 654.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.3 | 190 | 17 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.8 | 171 | 22 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 287 | 13 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 297.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 5.0 | 271 | 10 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 235 | 17 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shkun Ghar?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Shkun Ghar today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Shkun Ghar?
Local time is 10:02. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Shkun Ghar?
Shkun Ghar is a spur(s).
What is the elevation of Shkun Ghar?
Elevation about 1,602 m. DEM 1,595 m.
Where is Shkun Ghar located?
It is at 31.51424, 66.84272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shkun Ghar in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry