Location & Surroundings
Kōtal-e Chāl is a pass in Takhar, Afghanistan, at 1,350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taloqan, 27 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 220 km to the south. The nearest airport is Taloqan Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: کوتل چال · Kowtal-e Chāl
Overview
Kōtal-e Chāl is mountain pass in Takhar, Afghanistan.
It is located in Takhar Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,350 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Takhar Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 29' 37" N, 69° 28' 32" E
- Elevation 1350 m (DEM: 1374 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 09:45
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kotal-e Chal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotal-e Chal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,025.1 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 13.0 | 0.7 | 297 | 60 | 1,025.1 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 0.8 | 332 | 52 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.7 | 337 | 34 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 268.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 2.9 | 339 | 31 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 583.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 0.4 | 147 | 47 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 1.0 | 132 | 54 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 355 | 31 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 298.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 2.1 | 347 | 26 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 586.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 1.0 | 204 | 33 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 143 | 27 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 326 | 22 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 254.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 323 | 20 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 526.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.2 | 1.4 | 167 | 31 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotal-e Chal?
Now 13.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Kotal-e Chal today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kotal-e Chal?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kotal-e Chal?
Kotal-e Chal is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kotal-e Chal?
Elevation about 1,350 m. DEM 1,374 m.
Where is Kotal-e Chal located?
It is at 36.49372, 69.47550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotal-e Chal in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry