Location & Surroundings
Kōh-e Surkh is a mountain in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 3,049 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shahrak, 94 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 520 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, about 160 km away.
Also known as: Koh-e Suṟkh · کوه سرخ · Kūh-e Sorkh
Overview
Kōh-e Surkh is mountain in Ghōr' Afghanistan.
It is located in Ghor Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,320 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Ghor Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 26' 44" N, 63° 40' 15" E
- Elevation 3049 m (DEM: 2935 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 10:02
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Koh-e Surkh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koh-e Surkh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 42 | 37 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 213 | 16 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 311.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 5.8 | 260 | 7 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 764.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 19 | 16 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 3.2 | 41 | 24 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 0.6 | 203 | 9 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 315.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 3.2 | 307 | 6 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 770.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 3.2 | 38 | 13 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 3.4 | 50 | 17 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.0 | 167 | 8 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koh-e Surkh?
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 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 Koh-e Surkh today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Koh-e Surkh?
Local time is 10:02. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Koh-e Surkh?
Koh-e Surkh is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Koh-e Surkh?
Elevation about 3,049 m. DEM 2,935 m.
Where is Koh-e Surkh located?
It is at 33.44556, 63.67086 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koh-e Surkh in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry