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Fayrōz Kōh, Afghanistan

Ghowr · Afghanistan

Fayrōz Kōh is a small city in Ghowr, Afghanistan with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 7,425 ft (2,263 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

15,000 Population 57/sq mi density
7,425 ft Elevation 2,263 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
9.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Fayrōz Kōh

Fayrōz Kōh

Firozkoh, formerly called Chaghcharan, and historically known as Ahangaran, is a city in central Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Ghor Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Chaghcharan District and has an estimated population of 129,521 people.

People

Population15,000
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation7,425 ft (2,263 m)
Population15,000
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation7,425 ft (2,263 m)
Coordinates34.5195°, 65.2509°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceGhowr
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation9.9 inches (252 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)

About Fayrōz Kōh

Fayrōz Kōh is a small city in Afghanistan (Ghowr) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet (2,263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Fayrōz Kōh

Fayrōz Kōh has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.5°C / 20°F -20.1° / 4.1° 30.0
Feb -3.3°C / 26°F -16.9° / 9.5° 42.4
Mar 1.1°C / 34°F -12.5° / 14.9° 111.0
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F -5.8° / 19.2° 49.7
May 10.5°C / 51°F -2.5° / 23.2° 18.8
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F -0° / 29.2° 0.5
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 4.8° / 31.4° 1.2
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 2.8° / 29.9° 0.6
Sep 13.1°C / 55°F -0.5° / 27.5° 1.2
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -4.2° / 21.2° 6.7
Nov 1.4°C / 34°F -8.5° / 15° 39.0
Dec -3.6°C / 25°F -15° / 9° 40.8
Fayrōz Kōh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Afghanistan avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,425 ft (2,263 m)
Area262.4 sq mi (679.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates34.5195°N, 65.2509°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2021.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 134 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 91 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 108 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 110 km
Nov 28, 1997 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.5 110 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 99 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 136 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 111 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 131 km
Aug 28, 2021 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan M4.1 144 km
Jan 29, 1996 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.0 147 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 126 km
Jan 29, 1996 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Wettest
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Fayrōz Kōh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Banks in Fayrōz Kōh

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Da Afghanistan Bank

Airports Near Fayrōz Kōh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chaghcharan AirportCCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fayrōz Kōh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pozalich Masjid Jame (Mosque)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,280 m (7,481 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 Fayrōz Kōh

What is the population of Fayrōz Kōh?

Fayrōz Kōh has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 262.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fayrōz Kōh?

Fayrōz Kōh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

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