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Chākarān, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Chākarān is a small town in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,771 ft (1,759 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

5,771 ft Elevation 1,759 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Chākarān

Tarang is a village in Badakhshan Province in north-eastern Afghanistan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Coordinates36.9111°, 71.0688°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (461 mm)
Annual Snowfall74.2 inches (189 cm)

About Chākarān

Chākarān is a small town in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,771 feet (1,759 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Chākarān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 327 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,771 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Afghanistan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Area166.5 sq mi (431.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.9111°N, 71.0688°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 74.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,763 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 69 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 62 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 117 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 64 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 49 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 88 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 45 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 62 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 45 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 46 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 57 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 62 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 61 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 48 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 64 km
May 12, 2000 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.3 110 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 78 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 65 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Chākarān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Chākarān

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fayzabad AirportFBDSmall Airport
Ishkashim AirportSmall Airport
Ishkoshim Regional AirportSmall Airport
Khorog AirportSmall Airport
Sheghnan AirportSGASmall Airport
Yawan AirportSmall 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 Chākarān?

Chākarān has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches, with 74.2 inches of snow.

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