Location & Surroundings
Kōtal-e Rafak is a pass in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khorugh, 34 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sheghnan Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: کوتل رفک
Overview
Kōtal-e Rafak is a gap.
It is located in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,304 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Badakhshan 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
37° 47' 36" N, 71° 33' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 2304 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 02:42
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kotal-e Rafak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotal-e Rafak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
2.3 C
Wind
3.9 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,025.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 188 | 91 | 1,025.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.5 | 2.8 | 226 | 79 | 1,026.7 | 2.75 / 2.75 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.4 | 2.2 | 195 | 87 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 1.5 | 230 | 50 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 1 | 344.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 2.4 | 236 | 31 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 79 | 617.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.8 | 2.1 | 226 | 53 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.5 | 1.5 | 140 | 50 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.8 | 0.6 | 247 | 30 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 347.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.1 | 0.6 | 303 | 24 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.8 | 0.9 | 299 | 40 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.0 | 1.2 | 122 | 48 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.2 | 0.7 | 218 | 27 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.0 | 2.5 | 264 | 21 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 615.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotal-e Rafak?
Now 2.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Rafak today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kotal-e Rafak?
Local time is 02:42. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kotal-e Rafak?
Kotal-e Rafak is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kotal-e Rafak?
DEM 2,304 m.
Where is Kotal-e Rafak located?
It is at 37.79338, 71.56639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotal-e Rafak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry