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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 29,380 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9050°, 66.1834° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Jowzjan |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.1 inches (180 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 870.1 sq mi (2,253.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9050°N, 66.1834°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Airports Near Āqchah
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sheberghan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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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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