Location & Surroundings
Surkh Jōy is a settlement in Bamyan, Afghanistan, at 2,971 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bamyan, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Suṟkhjōy · Surkhdzhoy · Sorkh Jōy · Sorkhjūy · سرخ جوی
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
34° 44' 44" N, 67° 42' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 2971 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,235 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:39
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Surkh Joy
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Surkh Joy, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to 7.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Temperature
1.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 209 | 33 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 1.4 | 345 | 18 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 3.4 | 4 | 21 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 520.7 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.7 | 0.9 | 12 | 60 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.7 | 0.7 | 347 | 75 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 1.9 | 35 | 31 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 3.1 | 18 | 24 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 546.9 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.3 | 1.0 | 89 | 40 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | -1.5 | 1.3 | 180 | 50 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 0.3 | 271 | 16 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 1.4 | 5 | 14 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 541.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.8 | 0.9 | 30 | 31 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Friday | -1.8 | 1.1 | 281 | 38 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Surkh Joy?
Now 1.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to 7.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 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 Surkh Joy today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Surkh Joy?
Local time is 11:39. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Surkh Joy?
Surkh Joy is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Surkh Joy?
DEM 2,971 m.
Where is Surkh Joy located?
It is at 34.74554, 67.70323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Surkh Joy in?
It is in Afghanistan.