Bahārak, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

32,551 Population 196/sq mi density
5,092 ft Elevation 1,552 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Bahārak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Area166.5 sq mi (431.2 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates37.0025°N, 70.9066°E
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,780 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 67 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 69 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 120 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 77 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 56 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 62 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 67 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 72 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 53 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 66 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 61 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 62 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 65 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 60 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 66 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 80 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 79 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 70 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 76 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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