Location & Surroundings
Barikak Pass is a pass in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 3,519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nili, 72 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 70 km away.
Also known as: Pereval Barikakkotal’ · Barikak Kotal · Bārīkak Kowtal · Bārīkak Kōtal
Overview
Barikak Pass is a mountain pass.
It is located in Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 3,519 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 22' 3" N, 66° 7' 13" E
- Elevation 3519 m (DEM: 3534 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 07:14
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Pereval Barikakkotal’
Weather in Barikak Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barikak Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (293 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,023.3 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 | 8.6 | 1.3 | 293 | 39 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.3 | 0.4 | 314 | 49 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 2.8 | 260 | 24 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 4.4 | 294 | 17 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 649.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 1.7 | 287 | 33 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.3 | 354 | 43 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 313 | 20 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 289.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 6.6 | 322 | 15 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 649.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.6 | 2.0 | 322 | 32 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.5 | 1.4 | 357 | 40 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.5 | 327 | 21 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 284.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 6.9 | 308 | 15 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.4 | 2.2 | 310 | 42 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barikak Pass?
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Barikak Pass today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Barikak Pass?
Local time is 07:14. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Barikak Pass?
Barikak Pass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Barikak Pass?
Elevation about 3,519 m. DEM 3,534 m.
Where is Barikak Pass located?
It is at 34.36750, 66.12028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barikak Pass in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry