Location & Surroundings
Sikikān is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,630 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ishqoshim, 4 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 325 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Eshkashem Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Sekikān · سککان
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° 43' 24" N, 71° 34' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 2630 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,167 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:44
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sikikan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikikan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
1.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 261 | 67 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 2.2 | 263 | 35 | 1,017.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 35 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.3 | 4.1 | 278 | 27 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 6 | 695.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.8 | 1.9 | 274 | 53 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 20.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.3 | 0.4 | 279 | 72 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 1.1 | 274 | 31 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 392.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 4.1 | 275 | 24 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 703.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.0 | 1.7 | 268 | 48 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.6 | 0.3 | 161 | 60 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 1.2 | 267 | 22 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 3.8 | 275 | 15 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 1.8 | 269 | 37 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 1.0 | 0.5 | 288 | 44 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikikan?
Now 1.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Sikikan today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Sikikan?
Local time is 14:44. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Sikikan?
Sikikan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sikikan?
DEM 2,630 m.
Where is Sikikan located?
It is at 36.72337, 71.57196 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikikan in?
It is in Afghanistan.