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Dasht-e Archī, Afghanistan

Kunduz · Afghanistan

Dasht-e Archī is a small city in Kunduz, Afghanistan with a population of 8,263. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,263 Population 10/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population8,263
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Population8,263
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Coordinates37.1333°, 69.1667°
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 Dasht-e Archī

Dasht-e Archī is a small city in Afghanistan (Kunduz) with a population of 8,263. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 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.

Dasht-e Archī 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 1,243 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

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area807.9 sq mi (2,092.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.1333°N, 69.1667°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

1,411 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 M7.4 137 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 84 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 146 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 138 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 134 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 120 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 137 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 133 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 116 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 82 km
Oct 16, 2024 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.9 142 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 104 km
Jul 23, 1993 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 136 km
Jun 11, 2012 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.7 125 km
Dec 25, 1995 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.6 121 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 33 km
Mar 27, 2002 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.6 124 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 116 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 87 km
Oct 21, 1994 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.5 96 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

Dasht-e Archī 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 Dasht-e Archī

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Farkhor Air Base-Medium Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Dusti Airfield-Small Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar Airport-Small 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
379 m (1,243 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 Dasht-e Archī

What is the population of Dasht-e Archī?

Dasht-e Archī has a population of 8,263 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 807.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dasht-e Archī?

Dasht-e Archī 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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