Location & Surroundings
Jar-e Kaj is an intermittent stream in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 2,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shahrak, 81 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 400 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chakcharan Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Kadzh · جر کج
Overview
Jar-e Kaj is river in Afghanistan.
It is located in Ghor Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Ghor Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 37' 51" N, 64° 57' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2884 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 18:32
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Jar-e Kaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jar-e Kaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 16.8 | 3.5 | 271 | 26 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 6.1 | 286 | 29 | 1,016.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 40 | 561.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 0.9 | 3 | 50 | 1,021.5 | 0.05 / 0.17 | 52 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 0.9 | 241 | 57 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 5.3 | 247 | 21 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 6.1 | 266 | 11 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 630.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 2.1 | 338 | 33 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 2.3 | 344 | 65 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.6 | 1.1 | 305 | 20 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 269.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 5.4 | 294 | 10 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1 | 30 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.5 | 2.3 | 348 | 41 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 1.5 | 332 | 10 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 270.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jar-e Kaj?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 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 Jar-e Kaj today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Jar-e Kaj?
Local time is 18:32. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Jar-e Kaj?
Jar-e Kaj is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Jar-e Kaj?
DEM 2,884 m.
Where is Jar-e Kaj located?
It is at 33.63083, 64.96321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jar-e Kaj in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry