Location & Surroundings
Watū Bābā is a shrine in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarah Sharan, 52 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Urgun Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Vatubaba · Watu Bābā · وتو بابا
Basic Data
- Type shrine (SHRN)
- a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 53' 59" N, 69° 16' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 2115 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 283 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:55
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other shrines nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Watu Baba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watu Baba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.0 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.5 | 149 | 72 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 0.3 | 169 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 2.5 | 175 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 61 | 336.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 11.2 | 251 | 13 | 1,006.5 | 0.17 / 0.27 | 2 | 571.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.4 | 193 | 27 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 1.4 | 40 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 142 | 29 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 4.7 | 87 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 44 | 671.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.6 | 0.4 | 191 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.65 / 0.68 | 4 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 0.8 | 232 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 153 | 27 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 124 | 20 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 686.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 0.4 | 102 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watu Baba?
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.0 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Watu Baba today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Watu Baba?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Watu Baba?
Watu Baba is a shrine.
What is the elevation of Watu Baba?
DEM 2,115 m.
Where is Watu Baba located?
It is at 32.89964, 69.26786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watu Baba in?
It is in Afghanistan.