Location & Surroundings
Bar Kōṯ is a settlement in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 918 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 49 km away.
Also known as: Šamāli · Bar Kōt Shamāli · Baṟ Kōt · Bar-Kot · بر کوټ شمالی · Bar Kūt Shomālī
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
34° 49' 41" N, 70° 21' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 918 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,654 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:04
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bar Kot
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bar Kot, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 19.1 | 1.3 | 354 | 28 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.9 | 1 | 33 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 3.0 | 196 | 26 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 350.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 174 | 21 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 664.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.7 | 4 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 1.5 | 15 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.1 | 191 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.28 / 0.42 | 0 | 341.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 197 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 1 | 648.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 0.2 | 26 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 1.8 | 354 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 3.1 | 197 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 345.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 184 | 22 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 659.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 1.4 | 21 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bar Kot?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Bar Kot today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bar Kot?
Local time is 09:04. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Bar Kot?
Bar Kot is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bar Kot?
DEM 918 m.
Where is Bar Kot located?
It is at 34.82818, 70.36048 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bar Kot in?
It is in Afghanistan.