Location & Surroundings
Kōtal-e Rāqōl is a pass in Ghazni, Afghanistan, at 3,391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uruzgan, 96 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 200 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: Kōtale Ṟāqōl · Kowtal-e Rāqowl · کوتل راقول
Overview
Kōtal-e Rāqōl is a gap.
It is located in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 3,391 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Ghazni 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
33° 29' 12" N, 67° 25' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 3391 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 13:20
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kotal-e Raqol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotal-e Raqol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 16.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,018.5 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 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 4 | 33 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 2.2 | 270 | 17 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 6.6 | 303 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 695.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.2 | 1.8 | 298 | 26 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 2.1 | 348 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 1.9 | 269 | 18 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 6.5 | 302 | 10 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 694.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.3 | 2.0 | 323 | 23 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.8 | 2.4 | 10 | 40 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 0.3 | 276 | 14 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 2.2 | 276 | 9 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 697.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 1.1 | 230 | 24 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.4 | 2.0 | 59 | 23 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotal-e Raqol?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 16.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Raqol today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kotal-e Raqol?
Local time is 13:20. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kotal-e Raqol?
Kotal-e Raqol is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kotal-e Raqol?
DEM 3,391 m.
Where is Kotal-e Raqol located?
It is at 33.48662, 67.41836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotal-e Raqol in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry