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Chīchkah, Afghanistan

Kunduz · Afghanistan

Chīchkah is a small city in Kunduz, Afghanistan with a population of 8,792. Elevation: 1,447 ft (441 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

8,792 Population 31/sq mi density
1,447 ft Elevation 441 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Chīchkah

The town of Archi is the center of the Archi District in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan. It is situated in a river valley very close to the border with Tajikistan.

People

Population8,792
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Population8,792
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Coordinates37.0705°, 69.2984°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKunduz
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chīchkah

Chīchkah is a small city in Afghanistan (Kunduz) with a population of 8,792. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Chīchkah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Afghanistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area283.2 sq mi (733.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates37.0705°N, 69.2984°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,802 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 M7.4 123 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 72 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 148 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 144 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 132 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 124 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 120 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 149 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 142 km
Oct 29, 2009 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 148 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 112 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 124 km
Jan 5, 2023 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 145 km
May 14, 2011 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.9 149 km
Oct 16, 2024 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.9 128 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 70 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 124 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 103 km
Aug 5, 2023 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.8 144 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Chīchkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and September the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Chīchkah

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Farkhor Air BaseMedium Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Dusti AirfieldSmall Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar AirportSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar North AirportSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar South AirportSmall Airport
Moskovskiy Pyandzh AirportSmall Airport
Panj AirportSmall Airport
Rostaq AirportSmall Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport
Yangi Qaleh AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
470 m (1,542 ft)

🇦🇫 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 Chīchkah

What is the population of Chīchkah?

Chīchkah has a population of 8,792 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 283.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chīchkah?

Chīchkah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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