Location & Surroundings
Kot is a settlement in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, at 2,333 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gilgit, 25 km to the south. The national capital Islamabad is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Skardu Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: Barchi
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° 8' 0" N, 74° 13' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 2333 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:12
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kot
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kot, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 13.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 356 | 56 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.6 | 1.9 | 158 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 98 | 339.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 3.1 | 180 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 18 | 613.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.9 | 0.7 | 121 | 50 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 2 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 1.1 | 19 | 57 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 1.7 | 143 | 38 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 389.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 1.9 | 133 | 27 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 635.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 1.0 | 333 | 40 | 1,018.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 60 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.6 | 1.3 | 3 | 46 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 1.6 | 146 | 32 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 387.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 2.1 | 151 | 24 | 1,013.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 9 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 299 | 49 | 1,019.2 | 0.29 / 0.33 | 28 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.8 | 1.2 | 343 | 49 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kot?
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 13.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kot today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Kot?
Local time is 11:12. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Kot?
Kot is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kot?
DEM 2,333 m.
Where is Kot located?
It is at 36.13322, 74.22444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kot in?
It is in Pakistan.