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Lab-Sar, Afghanistan

Balkh · Afghanistan

Lab-Sar is a small town in Balkh, Afghanistan with a population of 1,068. Elevation: 3,317 ft (1,011 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,068 Population 2/sq mi density
3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
9.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population1,068
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain9.0 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Population1,068
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Coordinates36.0263°, 66.8380°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBalkh
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation9.0 inches (229 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)

About Lab-Sar

Lab-Sar is a small town in Afghanistan (Balkh) with a population of 1,068. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet (1,011 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Lab-Sar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 9.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Afghanistan avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Area494.6 sq mi (1,281.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.0263°N, 66.8380°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.0"
76% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 102 km
Apr 18, 2010 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.6 86 km
Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 125 km
Jan 18, 2005 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan M5.3 116 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 98 km
Jul 13, 2014 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan M5.0 88 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 145 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 80 km
Jan 30, 1994 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.0 86 km
Sep 22, 2019 20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan M4.9 143 km
Apr 3, 1994 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.8 55 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 59 km
Jun 26, 2007 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.8 99 km
Apr 19, 2010 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.8 78 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 132 km
Aug 30, 1999 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.7 34 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 130 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 74 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 132 km
Jun 4, 2005 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Lab-Sar has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Lab-Sar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mazar-i-Sharif International AirportMZRLarge Airport
Dehdadi Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,011 m (3,317 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 Lab-Sar

What is the population of Lab-Sar?

Lab-Sar has a population of 1,068 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 494.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lab-Sar?

Lab-Sar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.0 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

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