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Āqchah, Afghanistan

Jowzjan · Afghanistan

Āqchah is a small town in Jowzjan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

961 ft Elevation 293 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Āqchah

Āqchah

Aqcha or Akcha, is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is located approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Sheberghan and 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Mazar-i-Sharif. It serves as the center of the Aqcha District of Afghanistan's Jowzjan Province. The town is situated a few kilometers north of the main Sheberghan-Mazar-i-Sharif road called Aqyol.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates36.9050°, 66.1834°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceJowzjan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (180 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Āqchah

Āqchah is a small town in Afghanistan (Jowzjan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Āqchah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Afghanistan avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area870.1 sq mi (2,253.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.9050°N, 66.1834°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 87 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 147 km
Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 146 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 52 km
Jul 13, 2014 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan M5.0 146 km
Nov 16, 1991 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M5.0 91 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 40 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 70 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 88 km
Apr 3, 1994 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.8 106 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 134 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 110 km
Aug 30, 1999 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.7 116 km
Nov 15, 1991 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.6 86 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 148 km
Apr 4, 1994 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.5 98 km
Apr 24, 2022 13 km W of Khulm, Afghanistan M4.5 124 km
May 4, 1994 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.5 99 km
Nov 21, 1992 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.5 122 km
Jan 2, 2003 7 km SSW of Khulm, Afghanistan M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Āqchah has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 32°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Āqchah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheberghan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
283 m (929 ft)

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Āqchah?

Āqchah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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