Location & Surroundings
Kōh-e Surkh is a mountain in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,734 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 59 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 485 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 170 km away.
Also known as: Gora Kokhi-Surkh · Kohe Suṟkh · کوه سرخ · Kūh-e Sorkh
Overview
Kōh-e Surkh is mountain in Helmand, Afghanistan.
It is located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Helmand 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
32° 31' 49" N, 64° 31' 39" E
- Elevation 1734 m (DEM: 1726 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 16:04
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 10 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 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 | 18.2 | 1.7 | 148 | 10 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 4.0 | 188 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 586.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 1.4 | 18 | 15 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 1.2 | 25 | 17 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.5 | 144 | 11 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 237.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 3.2 | 179 | 9 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 580.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 0.9 | 349 | 15 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 1.3 | 9 | 18 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.3 | 1.5 | 113 | 10 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 235.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 3.7 | 176 | 9 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 575.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 1.5 | 346 | 15 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 1.9 | 359 | 16 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 1.5 | 93 | 10 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 226.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koh-e Surkh?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 06:21 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Koh-e Surkh?
Local time is 16:04. 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 1,734 m. DEM 1,726 m.
Where is Koh-e Surkh located?
It is at 32.53028, 64.52737 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koh-e Surkh in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry