Location & Surroundings
Dowrān Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 867 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gereshk, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 515 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 93 km away.
Also known as: Ḏawṟān Kāṟēz · دوران کارېز · Ḏawṟān Kārīz
Overview
Dowrān Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 867 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Kandahar Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 38' 35" N, 64° 52' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 867 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 13:58
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dowran Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dowran Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.4 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 23.4 | 3.5 | 353 | 24 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 5.4 | 357 | 15 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 273.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 7.2 | 284 | 11 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 638.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 4.1 | 337 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 13.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.8 | 343 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 42 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 267.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 3.9 | 264 | 8 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 58 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 13.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 1.7 | 140 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 3.1 | 130 | 9 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 2.7 | 281 | 8 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 243 | 16 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 14.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 0.9 | 202 | 21 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dowran Karez?
Now 23.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.4 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Dowran Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Dowran Karez?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Dowran Karez?
Dowran Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Dowran Karez?
DEM 867 m.
Where is Dowran Karez located?
It is at 31.64319, 64.87739 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dowran Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry