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Ārt Khwājah, Afghanistan

Takhar · Afghanistan

Ārt Khwājah is a small city in Takhar, Afghanistan with a population of 18,623. Elevation: 1,578 ft (481 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,623 Population 122/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population18,623
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Population18,623
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Coordinates37.0857°, 69.4796°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceTakhar
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (408 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ārt Khwājah

Ārt Khwājah is a small city in Afghanistan (Takhar) with a population of 18,623. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet (481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Ārt Khwājah

Ārt Khwājah has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 386 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.7°C / 41°F -6.4° / 19.1° 35.4
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F -4.4° / 23° 51.5
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F -0.2° / 28.1° 48.6
Apr 18.1°C / 65°F 4.8° / 32.6° 44.6
May 23.4°C / 74°F 10.6° / 36.7° 23.8
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 16.9° / 41.9° 3.6
Jul 32.3°C / 90°F 22° / 42.6° 0.3
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 18.7° / 40.9° 0.5
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 14.2° / 36.2° 1.2
Oct 17.1°C / 63°F 6.4° / 29.6° 37.3
Nov 10.6°C / 51°F -0.2° / 25.2° 119.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F -3.4° / 18.9° 19.7
Ārt Khwājah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Afghanistan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area152.2 sq mi (394.2 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates37.0857°N, 69.4796°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.66"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,387 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 110 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 147 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 148 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 56 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 135 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 145 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 139 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 119 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 131 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 136 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 112 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 109 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 139 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 129 km
Oct 29, 2009 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 135 km
Jan 31, 2018 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 137 km
Feb 25, 2001 49 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 145 km
Oct 22, 2009 39 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 145 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 115 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in

Ārt Khwājah has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 36°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Ārt Khwājah

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Farkhor Air BaseMedium Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar AirportSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar North AirportSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar South AirportSmall Airport
Moskovskiy Pyandzh AirportSmall Airport
Panj AirportSmall Airport
Rostaq AirportSmall Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport
Yangi Qaleh AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
481 m (1,578 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Ārt Khwājah

What is the population of Ārt Khwājah?

Ārt Khwājah has a population of 18,623 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 152.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ārt Khwājah?

Ārt Khwājah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

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