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Bal Chirāgh, Afghanistan

Faryab · Afghanistan

Bal Chirāgh is a small town in Faryab, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,816 ft (1,163 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3,816 ft Elevation 1,163 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Coordinates35.8403°, 65.2309°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceFaryab
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (292 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.6 inches (40 cm)

About Bal Chirāgh

Bal Chirāgh is a small town in Afghanistan (Faryab) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet (1,163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Bal Chirāgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Afghanistan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Area213.2 sq mi (552.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.8403°N, 65.2309°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 3, 2022.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 30 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 119 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 63 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 15 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 53 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 49 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 107 km
Apr 4, 1994 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.5 149 km
Nov 28, 1997 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.5 42 km
May 8, 2014 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M4.3 49 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 18 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 92 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 24 km
Aug 19, 2014 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.2 129 km
Jun 6, 1998 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan M4.2 116 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 27 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 36 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 21 km
Aug 28, 2021 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan M4.1 112 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Bal Chirāgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Bal Chirāgh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi AirportMMZMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul

🇦🇫 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 weather like in Bal Chirāgh?

Bal Chirāgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

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