Location & Surroundings
Karun is a settlement in Kunar, Afghanistan, at 1,527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asadabad, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 85 km away.
Also known as: كرون · Kaṟun · کرن
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
34° 59' 55" N, 71° 4' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1527 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:33
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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كرون
Weather in Karun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 19.2 | 2.6 | 173 | 49 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 164 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 2 | 682.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 1.4 | 23 | 68 | 1,014.8 | 0.25 / 0.33 | 0 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 2.3 | 359 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.5 | 171 | 44 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 2.9 | 158 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 678.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 10 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 0 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.9 | 18 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 2.9 | 166 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 360.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 155 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 71 | 631.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 2.1 | 358 | 66 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 0 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 3.5 | 354 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 2.2 | 172 | 35 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karun?
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Karun today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Karun?
Local time is 18:33. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Karun?
Karun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karun?
DEM 1,527 m.
Where is Karun located?
It is at 34.99874, 71.07019 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karun in?
It is in Afghanistan.