Location & Surroundings
Awkal is a settlement in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kushk, 4 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 685 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Āokal · Owkal · اوکل
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
33° 18' 29" N, 61° 55' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1122 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:42
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Awkal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awkal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
10.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 349 | 24 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.4 | 130 | 13 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 205.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.2 | 276 | 12 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 513.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.1 | 321 | 18 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 0.6 | 54 | 21 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 179 | 13 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 201.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 273 | 13 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 529.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 320 | 19 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 8.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.7 | 1.5 | 289 | 24 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 3.5 | 311 | 17 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 199.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 6.7 | 347 | 16 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 546.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 2.5 | 310 | 22 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 9.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.4 | 2.1 | 308 | 28 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awkal?
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Awkal today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Awkal?
Local time is 15:42. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Awkal?
Awkal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awkal?
DEM 1,122 m.
Where is Awkal located?
It is at 33.30792, 61.91709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awkal in?
It is in Afghanistan.