Location & Surroundings
Zihad is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qalat, 65 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 91 km away.
Also known as: Zikhad · Zihaḏ · زهډ · زهد
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
31° 31' 40" N, 66° 48' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1533 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:39
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zihad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zihad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,020.4 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 | 10.7 | 2.2 | 233 | 80 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 4.8 | 262 | 35 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 205.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 5.4 | 272 | 23 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 2.0 | 213 | 33 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.9 | 1.5 | 192 | 35 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 3.1 | 252 | 14 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 211.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 4.5 | 261 | 11 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 482.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 2.0 | 217 | 15 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.6 | 1.7 | 212 | 17 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 1.9 | 264 | 13 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 207.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 3.1 | 271 | 15 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 482.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 1.5 | 204 | 20 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.3 | 1.1 | 148 | 22 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zihad?
Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 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 Zihad today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 39m.
What is the local time in Zihad?
Local time is 13:39. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Zihad?
Zihad is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zihad?
DEM 1,533 m.
Where is Zihad located?
It is at 31.52784, 66.80996 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zihad in?
It is in Afghanistan.