Location & Surroundings
Sowruq is a settlement in Takhar, Afghanistan, at 2,301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Farkhar, 56 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Taloqan Airport, 88 km away.
Also known as: سورق · Sawṟuq
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
36° 5' 6" N, 70° 1' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 2301 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 17:43
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sowruq
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sowruq, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 10.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
10.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,017.6 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 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 295 | 19 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 3.3 | 322 | 30 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 660.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.5 | 0.7 | 193 | 45 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.7 | 0.7 | 148 | 47 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.9 | 2.3 | 310 | 21 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 345.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 3.1 | 318 | 20 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 646.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.7 | 1.0 | 214 | 38 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.9 | 1.9 | 151 | 38 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.1 | 1.8 | 323 | 37 | 1,021.4 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 100 | 221.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 3.5 | 309 | 39 | 1,021.3 | 0.14 / 0.44 | 100 | 433.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 0.7 | 316 | 64 | 1,025.5 | 0.30 / 0.74 | 42 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.1 | 0.1 | 97 | 74 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 2.8 | 317 | 33 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sowruq?
Now 10.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 10.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Sowruq today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Sowruq?
Local time is 17:43. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Sowruq?
Sowruq is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sowruq?
DEM 2,301 m.
Where is Sowruq located?
It is at 36.08505, 70.02607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sowruq in?
It is in Afghanistan.