Location & Surroundings
Achkanis is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,623 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pervari, 32 km to the west. The national capital Ankara is about 900 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Ferit Melen Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Açkanis
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
37° 53' 45" N, 42° 54' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1623 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Achkanis
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achkanis, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
10.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 10.9 | 1.8 | 67 | 31 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.1 | 266 | 19 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 4.1 | 272 | 13 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 760.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 2.7 | 73 | 40 | 1,018.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 4 | 105.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 2.4 | 66 | 36 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 70 | 21 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.2 | 84 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 97 | 675.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 2.8 | 77 | 39 | 1,018.1 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 69 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.4 | 2.3 | 69 | 39 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 68 | 24 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 134.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 164 | 30 | 1,017.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 570.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 2.6 | 81 | 47 | 1,019.7 | 0.04 / 0.24 | 78 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.0 | 2.1 | 64 | 42 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achkanis?
Now 10.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Achkanis today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Achkanis?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Achkanis?
Achkanis is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achkanis?
DEM 1,623 m.
Where is Achkanis located?
It is at 37.89583, 42.91139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achkanis in?
It is in Turkey.