Location & Surroundings
Tōr Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarah Sharan, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 25 km away.
Also known as: Kyariz Tor · Tōṟ Kāṟēz · تور کارېز · Towr Kārīz
Overview
Tōr Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,149 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Paktika Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 56' 54" N, 68° 40' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 2149 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 11:16
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tor Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tor Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 215 | 92 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.2 | 4.1 | 229 | 69 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 4.7 | 240 | 34 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.6 | 3.7 | 194 | 47 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 2.5 | 183 | 45 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 2.6 | 233 | 33 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 204.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 3.1 | 230 | 27 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 429.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.6 | 2.5 | 220 | 33 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 2.3 | 0.8 | 238 | 35 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 1.5 | 328 | 27 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 203.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 1.7 | 278 | 20 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 443.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.0 | 2.4 | 218 | 27 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 2.3 | 1.7 | 205 | 33 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tor Karez?
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 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 Tor Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Tor Karez?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Tor Karez?
Tor Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Tor Karez?
DEM 2,149 m.
Where is Tor Karez located?
It is at 32.94846, 68.68071 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tor Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry