Location & Surroundings
Bīrkah is a settlement in Faryab, Afghanistan, at 1,015 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghormach, 41 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 470 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: بیرکه · Birka · Bīlkah · بیلکه
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
35° 44' 16" N, 64° 14' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1015 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,270 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Birkah
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birkah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 18.6 | 1.6 | 80 | 22 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.9 | 42 | 15 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 297.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 4.4 | 36 | 11 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 692.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 108 | 16 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.7 | 227 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 3.8 | 304 | 13 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 34 | 14 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 717.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 30 | 26 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 0.9 | 146 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 340 | 19 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 294.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.4 | 38 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 709.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 91 | 23 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 36.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 2.0 | 124 | 26 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birkah?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Birkah today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Birkah?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Birkah?
Birkah is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Birkah?
DEM 1,015 m.
Where is Birkah located?
It is at 35.73789, 64.23797 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birkah in?
It is in Afghanistan.