Location & Surroundings
Awkal is a mountain in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 2,763 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 45 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 160 km to the north. The nearest airport is Urgun Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: اوکل · Gora Aukal’
Overview
Awkal is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Khost Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,408 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Khost 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
33° 6' 17" N, 69° 31' 40" E
- Elevation 2763 m (DEM: 2753 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 15:42
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
اوکل
ru
Gora Aukal’
Weather in Awkal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awkal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 15.3 | 1.0 | 53 | 55 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.8 | 95 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 326.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 4.7 | 86 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 640.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 2.1 | 47 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 14.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 1.2 | 3 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 99 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 5.2 | 84 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.0 | 63 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 1.1 | 19 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 97 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 5.3 | 88 | 31 | 1,006.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 37 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 1.0 | 304 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awkal?
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 05:40 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
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 mountain.
What is the elevation of Awkal?
Elevation about 2,763 m. DEM 2,753 m.
Where is Awkal located?
It is at 33.10473, 69.52788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awkal in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry