Location & Surroundings
Al Kūt is a city in Wasit, Iraq with 315,162 inhabitants, at 22 m elevation. The national capital Baghdad is about 160 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ilam, about 130 km away.
Also known as: الكوت · كوت · Al Koet · Al-Kut · Kūt al ‘Amārah · Kut al Amarah
Overview
Kut is city in eastern Iraq — AR مدينة ومركز محافظة واسط في العراق.
It is located in Wasit Governorate, Iraq.
The population is about 377,600 (2015).
The elevation is around 21 metre.
Also known as: Al Kut, Kut El Amara
Media
Basic Data
- Country Iraq
- Located in Wasit Governorate
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 30' 46" N, 45° 49' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 315,162
- Pop. Density 14,077 p/km²
- Built-up 31.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ar
الكوت
ar
كوت
nl
Al Koet
pl
fi
Al-Kut
bg
Кут
Weather in Kut
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kut, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.7 to 36.6 C, max wind 10.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 36.2 | 5.1 | 334 | 17 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 10.3 | 1 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 6.4 | 330 | 35 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 4.4 | 329 | 26 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 7.3 | 337 | 16 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 684.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 5.0 | 338 | 19 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 4.8 | 357 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 4.4 | 339 | 19 | 1,014.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 6 | 117.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.5 | 5.1 | 352 | 21 | 1,012.0 | 0.27 / 0.53 | 10 | 681.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 6.8 | 349 | 29 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 70 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 4.7 | 338 | 31 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 5.0 | 354 | 20 | 1,012.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 6 | 122.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 39.9 | 0.9 | 251 | 15 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 681.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kut?
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.7 to 36.6 C, max wind 10.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Kut today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kut?
Local time is 00:29. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kut?
Kut is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kut?
Population about 315,162.
What is the elevation of Kut?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Kut located?
It is at 32.51280, 45.81817 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kut in?
It is in Iraq.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Al Kut