Āqchah, Afghanistan

Jowzjan · Afghanistan

Āqchah is a small city in Jowzjan, Afghanistan with a population of 29,380. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

29,380 Population 34/sq mi density
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

Population29,380
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population29,380
Population Density34 / 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 city in Afghanistan (Jowzjan) with a population of 29,380. 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.

Climate in Āqchah

Āqchah has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 182 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F -6.8° / 18.1° 25.9
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F -5° / 23.2° 37.0
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F -1.6° / 29.4° 36.6
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 4.7° / 35.6° 20.0
May 25.4°C / 78°F 11.7° / 40.2° 14.5
Jun 31.1°C / 88°F 17.6° / 44.2° 0.8
Jul 33.7°C / 93°F 21.2° / 46.7° 0.1
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 17.4° / 43.7° 0.1
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 12.5° / 38.6° 0.8
Oct 17°C / 63°F 4.2° / 31° 4.0
Nov 10°C / 50°F -2.1° / 26.6° 29.3
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F -5° / 18.3° 13.3
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. 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)

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area870.1 sq mi (2,253.5 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates36.9050°N, 66.1834°E
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 Airport-Small 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 population of Āqchah?

Āqchah has a population of 29,380 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 870.1 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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