Location & Surroundings
Bāzār-Kōtal is a pass in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 1,136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tukzar, 22 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 94 km away.
Also known as: Bāzā Kotal · Bāzār Kowtal · بازار کوتل
Overview
Bāzār-Kōtal is mountain pass in Balkh, Afghanistan.
It is located in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,136 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Balkh Province
- 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
35° 59' 17" N, 66° 39' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1136 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 21:34
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bazar-Kotal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bazar-Kotal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,019.1 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 | 17.9 | 1.8 | 353 | 33 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 4.7 | 335 | 28 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 542.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 0.9 | 171 | 42 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 0.8 | 158 | 48 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 2.3 | 6 | 27 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 241.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 4.1 | 6 | 21 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 541.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.5 | 1.0 | 126 | 32 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.3 | 0.9 | 98 | 38 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 1.7 | 8 | 20 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 16 | 17 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 514.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.0 | 0.6 | 227 | 27 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 0.6 | 210 | 29 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 2.2 | 347 | 19 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 224.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bazar-Kotal?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Bazar-Kotal today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Bazar-Kotal?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Bazar-Kotal?
Bazar-Kotal is a pass.
What is the elevation of Bazar-Kotal?
DEM 1,136 m.
Where is Bazar-Kotal located?
It is at 35.98799, 66.66197 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bazar-Kotal in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry