Location & Surroundings
Showgand is an intermittent stream in Kunar, Afghanistan, at 1,185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asadabad, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 70 km away.
Also known as: Šawgand · Shaugand · Shawgand · شوگند · Showgaṉd · شوگڼد
Overview
Showgand is river in Afghanistan.
It is located in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Kunar Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 54' 53" N, 70° 56' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1185 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 425 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Showgand
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Showgand, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 21.1 | 2.5 | 154 | 47 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 152 | 43 | 1,015.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 52 | 639.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 352 | 59 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 2.4 | 352 | 47 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 2.3 | 171 | 34 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 364.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 163 | 35 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 674.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 351 | 48 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 0 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 3.0 | 349 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 2.3 | 171 | 22 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 178 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 680.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 2.5 | 350 | 30 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 3.5 | 346 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 2.3 | 165 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Showgand?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Showgand today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Showgand?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Showgand?
Showgand is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Showgand?
DEM 1,185 m.
Where is Showgand located?
It is at 34.91469, 70.93498 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Showgand in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry