Location & Surroundings
Alkasnak is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,755 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ercis, 25 km to the west. The national capital Ankara is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Barracks South, 61 km away.
Also known as: Sor · Sorköy
Overview
Alkasnak is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Muradiye, Van, eastern Turkey.
It is located in Muradiye district, Turkey, Asia.
The population is about 1,271 (2021).
Also known as: TR Alkasnak, Muradiye
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Muradiye district
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 58' 45" N, 43° 38' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1755 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,356 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:59
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alkasnak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alkasnak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 17.7 | 0.7 | 267 | 35 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 3.8 | 257 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 720.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 0.2 | 304 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 1.1 | 134 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.3 | 101 | 37 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 4.5 | 249 | 29 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 724.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 88 | 43 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 127.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 0.9 | 88 | 55 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 1.3 | 235 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 2.8 | 248 | 27 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 515.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 2.1 | 192 | 50 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.5 | 0.8 | 184 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 2.2 | 228 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 22 | 124.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alkasnak?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Alkasnak today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Alkasnak?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alkasnak?
Alkasnak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alkasnak?
DEM 1,755 m.
Where is Alkasnak located?
It is at 38.97922, 43.64597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alkasnak in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry