Location & Surroundings
Alas is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 2,482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baskale, 24 km to the north. The national capital Ankara is about 995 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yueksekova Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Lelâns
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° 50' 0" N, 44° 1' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2482 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 07:55
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 16:55
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 7.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | -0.3 | 0.9 | 287 | 57 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.1 | 0.7 | 293 | 61 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.2 | 0.3 | 115 | 48 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 58.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 1.5 | 201 | 42 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 488.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.6 | 1.1 | 235 | 58 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 0.9 | 293 | 61 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.3 | 0.5 | 24 | 41 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 1.4 | 197 | 34 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 453.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.3 | 1.1 | 249 | 55 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.8 | 1.0 | 220 | 59 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.9 | 0.6 | 194 | 49 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 1.7 | 194 | 40 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 470.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.1 | 1.2 | 209 | 70 | 1,019.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 80 | 34.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alas?
Now -0.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 7.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Alas today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 16:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Alas?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alas?
Alas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alas?
DEM 2,482 m.
Where is Alas located?
It is at 37.83333, 44.01667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alas in?
It is in Turkey.