Location & Surroundings
Kūl is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,409 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tavildara, 54 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 445 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Darwaz Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: کول
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 16' 58" N, 70° 49' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 2409 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,737 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 4.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (158 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | -1.1 | 2.7 | 158 | 45 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.6 | 1.4 | 290 | 27 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 258.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.2 | 1.6 | 231 | 36 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 472.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.9 | 2.3 | 191 | 42 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.8 | 1.4 | 151 | 36 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.2 | 1.4 | 275 | 28 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 0.7 | 252 | 43 | 1,024.4 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 293.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.3 | 2.1 | 206 | 50 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 0.4 | 1.1 | 116 | 62 | 1,026.0 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.6 | 2.0 | 208 | 46 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.5 | 1.1 | 265 | 47 | 1,022.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 280.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kul?
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 4.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Kul today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Kul?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Kul?
Kul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kul?
DEM 2,409 m.
Where is Kul located?
It is at 38.28286, 70.81712 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kul in?
It is in Afghanistan.