Location & Surroundings
Chak Arīq is a settlement in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qarchi Gak, 25 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 360 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 67 km away.
Also known as: چک اریق
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
36° 57' 45" N, 66° 31' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,593 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chak Ariq
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chak Ariq, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 12.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.6 | 88 | 15 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 3.6 | 100 | 23 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 5.1 | 81 | 26 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 6.6 | 91 | 15 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 261.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 12.5 | 309 | 24 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 561.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 10.2 | 264 | 62 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 8.4 | 260 | 65 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 7.5 | 279 | 38 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 187.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 6.3 | 288 | 17 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 4.6 | 260 | 20 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 4.5 | 242 | 22 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 276 | 16 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 260.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 1.8 | 294 | 17 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 583.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chak Ariq?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 12.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Chak Ariq today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Chak Ariq?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chak Ariq?
Chak Ariq is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chak Ariq?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Chak Ariq located?
It is at 36.96260, 66.52185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chak Ariq in?
It is in Afghanistan.