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Ghormach, Afghanistan

Badghis · Afghanistan

Ghormach is a small city in Badghis, Afghanistan with a population of 30,000. Elevation: 2,162 ft (659 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,000 Population 6/sq mi density
2,162 ft Elevation 659 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
13.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Ghormach

Ghormach or Ghowrmach is a town in Badghis Province in northwestern Afghanistan. It serves as the center of Ghormach District.

People

Population30,000
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Population30,000
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Coordinates35.7306°, 63.7826°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadghis
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation13.8 inches (351 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Ghormach

Ghormach is a small city in Afghanistan (Badghis) with a population of 30,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet (659 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Ghormach

Ghormach has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 294 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -11.8° / 16° 30.3
Feb 3.9°C / 39°F -9.5° / 19.4° 43.8
Mar 8.7°C / 48°F -6° / 24.7° 101.9
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F -0.5° / 29.7° 36.0
May 18.9°C / 66°F 5.4° / 33.4° 13.7
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 10.5° / 37.2° 0.5
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 14.4° / 37.7° 0.5
Aug 23°C / 73°F 10.5° / 36.3° 0.0
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 7° / 33.2° 0.2
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 1.7° / 27.6° 3.8
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -4.2° / 23.4° 32.1
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -7.6° / 17° 31.6
Ghormach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Afghanistan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Area4,949.0 sq mi (12,817.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates35.7306°N, 63.7826°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 3, 2022.

Jan 17, 2022 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M5.3 90 km
Jan 17, 2022 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M4.9 89 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 145 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 123 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 92 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 144 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 126 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 132 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 149 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 149 km
Aug 28, 2021 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan M4.1 46 km
Jan 29, 1996 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.0 119 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 121 km
Jun 19, 2005 46 km SW of Maymana, Afghanistan M3.7 54 km
Jan 29, 1996 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan M3.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Ghormach has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Ghormach

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AF #11902902680
AF #12331383393
AF #12331383439
AF #12331383441

Airports Near Ghormach

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qala-i-Naw AirportLQNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
660 m (2,165 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 Ghormach

What is the population of Ghormach?

Ghormach has a population of 30,000 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 4,949.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ghormach?

Ghormach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.8 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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