Location & Surroundings
Gōrchak is a settlement in Khowst, Afghanistan, at 1,114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khost, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 145 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Khost International Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: گورچك · Gorčak · Gorsak · Gūrchak · گورچک
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
33° 27' 29" N, 70° 1' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1114 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,619 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:04
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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گورچك
Weather in Gorchak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorchak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 25.6 | 1.0 | 126 | 38 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 355 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.4 | 133 | 30 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 4.1 | 125 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 674.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.6 | 16 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 355 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.4 | 130 | 38 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 0 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 6.3 | 133 | 31 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 662.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 1.7 | 314 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 0 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 350 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 1.09 / 1.68 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 2.9 | 136 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 337.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 5.4 | 141 | 35 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 659.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 2.9 | 145 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 6.19 / 6.19 | 6 | 19.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorchak?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Gorchak today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Gorchak?
Local time is 05:04. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Gorchak?
Gorchak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorchak?
DEM 1,114 m.
Where is Gorchak located?
It is at 33.45798, 70.02447 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorchak in?
It is in Afghanistan.