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Mehtar Lām, Afghanistan
Laghman · Afghanistan
Mehtar Lām is a small city in Laghman, Afghanistan with a population of 17,345. Elevation: 2,608 ft (795 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Mehtar Lām
Mihtarlam, also spelled as Mehtarlam, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Laghman Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Mehtarlam District and has an estimated population of 160,123 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,345 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6714°, 70.2094° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Laghman |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.1 inches (459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mehtar Lām
Mehtar Lām is a small city in Afghanistan (Laghman) with a population of 17,345. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet (795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Mehtar Lām
Mehtar Lām has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 634 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Area | 341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6714°N, 70.2094°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Mehtar Lām has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in Mehtar Lām
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalalabad Exchange Market | |||||
| jalalabad fruit market | |||||
| Shamshad Market | |||||
| Shamshad Market |
Clinics in Mehtar Lām
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mehtar Lām
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jalalabad Airport | JAA | Medium Airport |
| Qarghayi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Mehtar Lām
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Faizi Orthopedic Clinic | ||
| University Clinic |
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What is the population of Mehtar Lām?
Mehtar Lām has a population of 17,345 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 341.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mehtar Lām?
Mehtar Lām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.