Location & Surroundings
Kaptaj is a spring(s) in Diyarbakir Province, Turkey, at 667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salat, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Ankara is about 720 km to the west. The nearest airport is Batman Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Kaptaj is spring in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey.
It is located in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey.
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Diyarbakır Province
- Type spring(s) (SPNG)
- a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 54' 38" N, 40° 47' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 667 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 09:38
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other spring(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kaptaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaptaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 16.1 | 0.7 | 202 | 87 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 2.9 | 47 | 85 | 1,021.2 | 5.34 / 5.34 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 3.6 | 73 | 57 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 98 | 493.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 328 | 78 | 1,020.0 | 1.58 / 2.54 | 100 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.6 | 67 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 2.0 | 85 | 65 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.7 | 78 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 40 | 52 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 28.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 2.0 | 80 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 0.38 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 3.5 | 299 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 2.29 / 2.73 | 100 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 131 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 98 | 188.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 3.8 | 104 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 1.96 / 2.49 | 5 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 2.8 | 76 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaptaj?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaptaj today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Kaptaj?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kaptaj?
Kaptaj is a spring(s).
What is the elevation of Kaptaj?
DEM 667 m.
Where is Kaptaj located?
It is at 37.91056, 40.78556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaptaj in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry