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Darzāb, Afghanistan

Jowzjan · Afghanistan

Darzāb is a small city in Jowzjan, Afghanistan with a population of 9,642. Elevation: 3,868 ft (1,179 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,642 Population 45/sq mi density
3,868 ft Elevation 1,179 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Darzāb

Darzab is a town and the center of the Darzab District, Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan.

People

Population9,642
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Population9,642
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Coordinates35.9774°, 65.3783°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceJowzjan
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)

About Darzāb

Darzāb is a small city in Afghanistan (Jowzjan) with a population of 9,642. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1,179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Darzāb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Afghanistan avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Area213.2 sq mi (552.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates35.9774°N, 65.3783°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 27, 2025.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 33 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 99 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 74 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 145 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 10 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 61 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 104 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 58 km
May 4, 1994 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.5 143 km
Apr 4, 1994 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.5 132 km
Nov 28, 1997 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.5 53 km
Apr 27, 2025 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan M4.4 140 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 27 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 113 km
May 8, 2014 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M4.3 32 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 32 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 8 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 53 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 22 km
Aug 19, 2014 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Darzāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Darzāb

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi AirportMMZMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,179 m (3,868 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 Darzāb

What is the population of Darzāb?

Darzāb has a population of 9,642 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 213.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darzāb?

Darzāb has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

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