Location & Surroundings
Surkh Kōh is a mountain in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan, at 2,818 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ghazni, 72 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is 93 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: Gora Surkhkokh · Surkhkuh · Suṟkhkoh · Sorkhkūh · سرخ کوه
Overview
Surkh Kōh is mountain in Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan.
It is located in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Maidan Wardak Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 11' 15" N, 68° 14' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 2818 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 22:20
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Surkh Koh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Surkh Koh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 19.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
3.7 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 18.6 | 3.7 | 347 | 12 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 2.2 | 338 | 32 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 2.2 | 316 | 51 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 289 | 20 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.7 | 272 | 9 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 716.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.3 | 353 | 24 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.3 | 2.1 | 311 | 40 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 262 | 17 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 341.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 3.8 | 152 | 10 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 711.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 1.9 | 35 | 22 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 1.7 | 324 | 35 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.5 | 275 | 17 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 2.3 | 258 | 9 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 704.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Surkh Koh?
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 19.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 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 Koh today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Surkh Koh?
Local time is 22:20. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Surkh Koh?
Surkh Koh is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Surkh Koh?
DEM 2,818 m.
Where is Surkh Koh located?
It is at 34.18751, 68.24646 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Surkh Koh in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry