Location & Surroundings
Yār Bābā is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,043 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 450 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: Yarbaba · Yarbee · یار بابا
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
32° 24' 23" N, 65° 2' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1043 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:54
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Yar Baba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yar Baba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 21.5 | 4.5 | 11 | 29 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 3.5 | 34 | 17 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 268.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 6.2 | 339 | 11 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 605.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 354 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 14.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.8 | 35 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 2.7 | 58 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 266.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.0 | 242 | 8 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 633.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 52 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 13.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 2.3 | 54 | 15 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 0.9 | 145 | 8 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 3.7 | 222 | 8 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 634.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 117 | 15 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 13.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.5 | 64 | 18 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yar Baba?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Yar Baba today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Yar Baba?
Local time is 10:54. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Yar Baba?
Yar Baba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yar Baba?
DEM 1,043 m.
Where is Yar Baba located?
It is at 32.40645, 65.03798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yar Baba in?
It is in Afghanistan.