Location & Surroundings
Khārās is a town in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with 6,885 inhabitants, at 558 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bayt Ula, 2 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nevatim Air Base, 46 km away.
Also known as: خاراس
Overview
Kharas is municipality in Hebron Governorate — AR فرية فلسطينية، تقع في الشمال الغربي من الخليل.
It is located in Hebron Governorate, Palestine.
The population is about 1,264 (1961).
Also known as: AR بلدية خاراس
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Basic Data
- Country Palestine
- Located in Hebron Governorate
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 36' 53" N, 35° 2' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 558 m
- Timezone Asia/Hebron
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,885
- Pop. Density 9,045 p/km²
- Built-up 17.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shekel (ILS)
- Phone Prefix +970
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:02
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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خاراس
Weather in Kharas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kharas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.6 | 17 | 53 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.2 | 345 | 35 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 5.4 | 323 | 23 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 783.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 325 | 56 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.8 | 337 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 0.6 | 280 | 37 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 4.9 | 315 | 18 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 786.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 1.8 | 91 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 203.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 322 | 58 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 288 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 8.2 | 285 | 46 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 757.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 4.7 | 312 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.7 | 299 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kharas?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Kharas today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kharas?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Asia/Hebron (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kharas?
Kharas is a populated place.
How many people live in Kharas?
Population about 6,885.
What is the elevation of Kharas?
DEM 558 m.
Where is Kharas located?
It is at 31.61480, 35.04174 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kharas in?
It is in Palestinian Territory.
Links
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