Location & Surroundings
Mount Korek is a korek in Erbil, Iraq, at 3,365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soran, 28 km to the west. The national capital Baghdad is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Khaneh Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: قمة كورك · Qimmat Kawrak · Sar-i Kurak · Lutke-î Koṟek · لوتكەى كۆڕەك
Overview
Mount Korek is AR قمة جبل في العراق.
It is located in Iraq.
Basic Data
- Country Iraq
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 44' 55" N, 44° 50' 6" E
- Elevation 3365 m (DEM: 3310 m)
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 17:03
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
قمة كورك
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Lutke-î Koṟek
ku
لوتكەى كۆڕەك
Weather in Korek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Korek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 13.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 8.0 | 0.2 | 244 | 78 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 1.4 | 253 | 64 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 3.1 | 258 | 46 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 529.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 0.9 | 258 | 69 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 0.9 | 262 | 71 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.9 | 233 | 52 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 3.7 | 250 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 480.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.5 | 1.5 | 213 | 78 | 1,016.9 | 0.70 / 0.81 | 100 | 27.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.8 | 1.6 | 224 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.2 | 2.7 | 238 | 73 | 1,015.2 | 0.35 / 0.64 | 57 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 4.3 | 246 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.85 / 1.49 | 33 | 480.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 2.1 | 229 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 0.75 / 2.25 | 71 | 36.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.9 | 1.1 | 227 | 87 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Korek?
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 13.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Korek today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 39m.
What is the local time in Korek?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Korek?
Korek is a peak.
What is the elevation of Korek?
Elevation about 3,365 m. DEM 3,310 m.
Where is Korek located?
It is at 36.74851, 44.83501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Korek in?
It is in Iraq.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry