Location & Surroundings
Waţangahtū is a settlement in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 1,181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is 92 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 61 km away.
Also known as: Vitangatu · Waţan Gaṯū · Waṯangatu · وطنگه تو
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
34° 50' 33" N, 70° 6' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1181 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,732 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:39
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Watangahtu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watangahtu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 24.9 | 2.2 | 157 | 22 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 327 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 2.3 | 334 | 26 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 189 | 14 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.3 | 156 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.4 | 342 | 25 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.9 | 337 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 184 | 19 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.3 | 2.6 | 160 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 617.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 0.2 | 310 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 321 | 37 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.7 | 184 | 31 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 312.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 2.8 | 170 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 4 | 596.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watangahtu?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Watangahtu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Watangahtu?
Local time is 01:39. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Watangahtu?
Watangahtu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Watangahtu?
DEM 1,181 m.
Where is Watangahtu located?
It is at 34.84242, 70.10085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watangahtu in?
It is in Afghanistan.