Location & Surroundings
Bīrkān is a settlement in Kirkuk, Iraq, at 586 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirkuk, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Baghdad is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirkuk Air Base, 25 km away.
Also known as: بيركان
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
35° 36' 8" N, 44° 34' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 586 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:50
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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بيركان
Weather in Birkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.4 | 328 | 41 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 2.2 | 358 | 52 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 114 | 39 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 4.0 | 296 | 31 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 471.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.2 | 38 | 39 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 45 | 39 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.7 | 63 | 32 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 324 | 26 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 474.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 2.3 | 11 | 35 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.4 | 62 | 38 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 3.7 | 45 | 38 | 1,017.9 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 99 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 36 | 34 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 30 | 409.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 36 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 44.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birkan?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Birkan today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Birkan?
Local time is 08:50. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Birkan?
Birkan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Birkan?
DEM 586 m.
Where is Birkan located?
It is at 35.60232, 44.56713 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birkan in?
It is in Iraq.