Location & Surroundings
Kōh-e Surkh is a mountain in Ghowr, Afghanistan, at 2,728 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shahrak, 90 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 395 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chakcharan Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Kohe Suṟkh · کوه سرخ · Kūh-e Sorkh
Overview
Kōh-e Surkh is mountain in Ghōr, Afghanistan; geonames ID = 1448321.
It is located in Ghor Province, Afghanistan.
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° 34' 19" N, 65° 2' 17" E
- Elevation 2728 m (DEM: 2731 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 21:52
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 11 h 3 min
Other mountains nearby
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 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 11.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 9.9 | 2.0 | 175 | 13 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 4.0 | 234 | 16 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 562.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.9 | 1.4 | 256 | 25 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.2 | 1.3 | 297 | 36 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 2.5 | 257 | 28 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 220.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.7 | 4.4 | 256 | 24 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 450.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.6 | 1.0 | 8 | 50 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.3 | 0.5 | 358 | 56 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.4 | 3.3 | 217 | 28 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 223.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 5.6 | 236 | 23 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 477.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.4 | 1.8 | 276 | 39 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.4 | 0.7 | 259 | 51 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.9 | 3.7 | 216 | 25 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 224.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koh-e Surkh?
Now 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 11.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 06:22 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Koh-e Surkh?
Local time is 21:52. 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 2,728 m. DEM 2,731 m.
Where is Koh-e Surkh located?
It is at 33.57194, 65.03800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koh-e Surkh in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry