Location & Surroundings
Rafak is a pass in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 2,135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mazar-e Sharif, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 21 km away.
Also known as: رفك · Перевал Рафак · Pereval Rafak · رفک
Overview
Rafak is gap in Afghanistan.
It is located in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,135 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Balkh 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° 31' 3" N, 67° 14' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 2135 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 23:28
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:07
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other pass nearby
Alternate Names
fa
رفك
ru
Перевал Рафак
Weather in Rafak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 14.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 12.1 | 2.4 | 36 | 39 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.2 | 0.6 | 112 | 53 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.7 | 0.5 | 189 | 56 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.6 | 299 | 32 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 188.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 1.7 | 327 | 39 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 2.2 | 167 | 47 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.6 | 0.7 | 133 | 57 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.9 | 350 | 30 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 200.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 2.5 | 42 | 40 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 390.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.1 | 0.4 | 195 | 56 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.2 | 0.7 | 109 | 62 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 335 | 33 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 195.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.6 | 1.8 | 45 | 39 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 439.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafak?
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 14.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 Rafak today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Rafak?
Local time is 23:28. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Rafak?
Rafak is a pass.
What is the elevation of Rafak?
DEM 2,135 m.
Where is Rafak located?
It is at 36.51739, 67.24480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry