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Bahārak, Afghanistan
Badakhshan · Afghanistan
Bahārak is a mid-size city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 32,551. Elevation: 5,092 ft (1,552 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bahārak
Baharak is a small town and the seat of Baharak district, Badakhshan province, in northeastern Afghanistan. It is roughly 15 kilometers from Jorm, on the Kokcha River. Baharak Girls' School was opened on December 17, 2006, by Munshi Abdul Majid the Governor of Badakhshan Province, it serves about 3,000 girls who attend in three separate shifts during the day.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,551 |
| Population Density | 196 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0025°, 70.9066° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Badakhshan |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.3 inches (413 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
About Bahārak
Bahārak is a mid-size city in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 32,551. The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet (1,552 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Bahārak
Bahārak has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3°C). Average annual precipitation is 279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Area | 166.5 sq mi (431.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0025°N, 70.9066°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Bahārak has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.1").
Airports Near Bahārak
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fayzabad Airport | FBD | Small Airport |
| Ishkashim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishkoshim Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Khorog Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sheghnan Airport | SGA | Small Airport |
| Yawan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bahārak?
Bahārak has a population of 32,551 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 166.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bahārak?
Bahārak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.