Location & Surroundings
Karas is a settlement in Daykundi, Afghanistan, at 2,699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nili, 24 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: کرس · Kaṟas
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° 56' 0" N, 66° 4' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 2699 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 22:06
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 24.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 24.0 | 4.1 | 317 | 11 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 2.5 | 355 | 27 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 2.7 | 12 | 35 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 108 | 17 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 328.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.4 | 228 | 10 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 745.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 338 | 25 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 36.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 2.2 | 7 | 43 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 195 | 18 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 326.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 4.0 | 206 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 738.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 320 | 24 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 2.1 | 354 | 28 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 220 | 14 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 329.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 3.8 | 238 | 9 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 743.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karas?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 24.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Karas today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Karas?
Local time is 22:06. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Karas?
Karas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karas?
DEM 2,699 m.
Where is Karas located?
It is at 33.93330, 66.07638 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karas in?
It is in Afghanistan.