Chāh Āb, Afghanistan

Takhar · Afghanistan

Chāh Āb is a small city in Takhar, Afghanistan with a population of 27,600. Elevation: 3,392 ft (1,034 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

27,600 Population 217/sq mi density
3,392 ft Elevation 1,034 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population27,600
Density217/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation3,392 ft (1,034 m)
Population27,600
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation3,392 ft (1,034 m)
Coordinates37.3977°, 69.8146°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceTakhar
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.4 inches (49 cm)

About Chāh Āb

Chāh Āb is a small city in Afghanistan (Takhar) with a population of 27,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,392 feet (1,034 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Chāh Āb

Chāh Āb has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 406 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -10.2° / 13.3° 41.2
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F -9.1° / 17.6° 58.2
Mar 8°C / 46°F -3.4° / 22.2° 58.6
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 1.2° / 26.4° 57.6
May 18°C / 64°F 5.7° / 30.3° 33.4
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.4° 8.6
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 16.8° / 37.5° 0.8
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 13.6° / 35.7° 0.7
Sep 19.7°C / 68°F 9.9° / 31.6° 1.5
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 2.8° / 24.9° 50.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -3.5° / 20.2° 71.6
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F -6° / 15.3° 22.5
Chāh Āb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,392 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Afghanistan avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation3,392 ft (1,034 m)
Area127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates37.3977°N, 69.8146°E
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,589 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 M7.4 116 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 147 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 42 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 137 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 146 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 149 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 140 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 122 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 139 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 133 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 136 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 141 km
Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 133 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 121 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 119 km
Feb 25, 2001 49 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 144 km
Oct 29, 2009 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 138 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 131 km
Oct 22, 2009 39 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 141 km
Jan 31, 2018 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Chāh Āb has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 26°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Chāh Āb

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kulob International AirportTJULarge Airport
Farkhor Air Base-Medium Airport
Danghara Airport-Small Airport
Fayzabad AirportFBDSmall Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar Airport-Small Airport
Khwahan AirportKWHSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar North Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar South Airport-Small Airport
Moskovskiy Pyandzh Airport-Small Airport
Panj Airport-Small Airport
Rostaq Airport-Small Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport
Yangi Qaleh Airport-Small Airport
Yawan Airport-Small 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Chāh Āb

What is the population of Chāh Āb?

Chāh Āb has a population of 27,600 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 127.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chāh Āb?

Chāh Āb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 19.4 inches of snow.

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