Location & Surroundings
Almurtak is a mountain in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 1,962 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tukzar, 54 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 255 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 78 km away.
Also known as: المرتک
Overview
Almurtak is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Balkh Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 1' 34" N, 67° 0' 52" E
- Elevation 1962 m (DEM: 1950 m)
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:25
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Almurtak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Almurtak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.7 | 360 | 24 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 3.2 | 348 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 572.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.7 | 154 | 36 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 2.6 | 165 | 34 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.5 | 335 | 18 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 257.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 4.8 | 309 | 26 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 454.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 0.6 | 85 | 54 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 0.3 | 171 | 55 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.6 | 2.8 | 344 | 37 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 242.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 3.0 | 338 | 47 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 478.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 0.3 | 260 | 68 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 0.7 | 170 | 78 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 2.4 | 344 | 46 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Almurtak?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.2 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 Almurtak today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Almurtak?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Almurtak?
Almurtak is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Almurtak?
Elevation about 1,962 m. DEM 1,950 m.
Where is Almurtak located?
It is at 36.02608, 67.01437 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Almurtak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry