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Islām Chumgar, Afghanistan

Balkh · Afghanistan

Islām Chumgar is a small town in Balkh, Afghanistan with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 886 ft (270 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,000 Population 6/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
6.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Islām Chumgar

Eslām Chūngar is a small town in the province of Jowzjan, northern Afghanistan.

People

Population5,000
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain6.8 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Population5,000
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Coordinates37.3011°, 66.4618°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBalkh
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation6.8 inches (172 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Islām Chumgar

Islām Chumgar is a small town in Afghanistan (Balkh) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Islām Chumgar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Afghanistan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area870.1 sq mi (2,253.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates37.3011°N, 66.4618°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 77 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 97 km
Jan 18, 2001 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 145 km
Apr 20, 2000 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 146 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 52 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 86 km
Jul 13, 2014 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan M5.0 148 km
Nov 16, 1991 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M5.0 43 km
May 10, 2009 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan M5.0 150 km
Nov 12, 2013 13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan M4.9 147 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 90 km
Apr 3, 1994 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.8 119 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 40 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 113 km
Aug 30, 1999 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.7 137 km
Nov 15, 1991 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.6 36 km
Nov 27, 1994 28 km S of Sho‘rchi, Uzbekistan M4.6 127 km
Nov 21, 1992 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.5 75 km
May 3, 2000 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.5 123 km
Jan 2, 2003 7 km SSW of Khulm, Afghanistan M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Islām Chumgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 39°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Islām Chumgar

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mazar-i-Sharif International AirportMZRLarge Airport
Besh Kotan AirportSmall Airport
Dehdadi AirportSmall Airport
Gaurdak AirportSmall Airport
Gilyambor AirportSmall Airport
Naubag AirportSmall Airport
Sheberghan AirportSmall Airport
Shirabad Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Shur Ob East AirportSmall Airport
Tashkent Angor AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
370 m (1,214 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 Islām Chumgar

What is the population of Islām Chumgar?

Islām Chumgar has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 870.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Islām Chumgar?

Islām Chumgar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.

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