Location & Surroundings
Alqajar is a settlement in Samangan, Afghanistan, at 1,681 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Larkird, 66 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 235 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 89 km away.
Also known as: القجر · Alqajaṟ
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
35° 54' 37" N, 67° 11' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1681 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 03:13
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alqajar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alqajar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 18.7 | 4.3 | 328 | 34 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 0.5 | 219 | 50 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 1.7 | 142 | 54 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 358 | 30 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 3.4 | 329 | 28 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 611.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 2.2 | 145 | 40 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 2.8 | 166 | 40 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 339 | 21 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 3.4 | 336 | 17 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 614.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 2.5 | 172 | 26 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 4.0 | 164 | 25 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 329 | 14 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 279.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 7.8 | 305 | 24 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 598.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alqajar?
Now 18.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Alqajar today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Alqajar?
Local time is 03:13. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Alqajar?
Alqajar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alqajar?
DEM 1,681 m.
Where is Alqajar located?
It is at 35.91030, 67.18356 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alqajar in?
It is in Afghanistan.