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Khulm

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Khulm is a city in Balkh, Afghanistan with 64,933 inhabitants, at 445 m elevation. The national capital Kabul is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 44 km away.

Also known as: Ташкурган · Tāshkurghān · Kholm · Tāshqorghān · تاشقرغان · خلم

Overview

Kholm is city in Afghanistan — FA شهری در ولایت بلخ، افغانستان.

It is located in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.

The population is about 28,078 (1979).

The elevation is around 445 metre.

Also known as: Khulm, Tashkurghan

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Basic Data

  • Country Afghanistan
  • Located in Balkh Province
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 41' 50" N, 67° 41' 54" E
  • Elevation DEM: 445 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kabul
  • Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 64,933
  • Pop. Density 11,444 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Afghani (AFN)
  • Phone Prefix +93

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Alternate Names

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Ташкурган
Tāshkurghān
Kholm
Tāshqorghān
تاشقرغان
خلم
Bāzār-e Khulm
Tāshqurghān
بازار خلم
Tashkurgan

Weather in Khulm

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khulm, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.

Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,013.5 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 20.1 1.0 167 24 1,013.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 29.6 2.6 56 14 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 324.5 n/a
12h 32.4 1.9 69 12 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 688.2 n/a
18h 26.6 2.1 232 17 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 88 27.8 n/a
Tomorrow 23.7 2.8 234 18 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
30h 30.5 2.8 314 13 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 67 260.3 n/a
36h 32.1 5.3 299 12 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 23 599.8 n/a
42h 25.9 3.9 207 20 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 25.2 n/a
Thursday 21.9 1.1 209 26 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 28.7 1.9 345 17 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 314.2 n/a
60h 31.2 4.5 305 14 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 670.0 n/a
66h 24.9 3.1 226 20 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 25.5 n/a
Friday 21.4 1.3 170 24 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khulm?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Khulm today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Khulm?
Local time is 12:01. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Khulm?
Khulm is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Khulm?
Population about 64,933.
What is the elevation of Khulm?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Khulm located?
It is at 36.69736, 67.69826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khulm in?
It is in Afghanistan.

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Last updated 2018-02-17
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