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Nayak, Afghanistan

Bamyan · Afghanistan

Nayak is a small town in Bamyan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,379 ft (2,554 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,379 ft Elevation 2,554 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
12.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Nayak

Nayak

Yakawlang also romanized as Yakaolang was a city of 76,000 people in Yakawlang District, Bamyan Province, Afghanistan. It is the capital of Yakawlang District with an altitude of 2,585 metres (8,481.0 ft). It was significantly destroyed by Taliban forces in 2000–2001.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain12.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation8,379 ft (2,554 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,379 ft (2,554 m)
Coordinates34.7341°, 66.9529°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBamyan
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation12.0 inches (304 mm)
Annual Snowfall66.4 inches (169 cm)

About Nayak

Nayak is a small town in Afghanistan (Bamyan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,379 feet (2,554 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Nayak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 336 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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,379 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Afghanistan avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,379 ft (2,554 m)
Area2,897.2 sq mi (7,503.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.7341°N, 66.9529°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
69% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 66.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 3, 2016.

Apr 18, 2010 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.6 119 km
Jan 18, 2005 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan M5.3 128 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 120 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 148 km
Jan 30, 1994 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.0 123 km
May 28, 1997 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.9 75 km
Jun 26, 2007 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.8 145 km
Apr 19, 2010 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.8 125 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 149 km
Apr 18, 2010 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.6 136 km
Jun 4, 2005 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.6 136 km
Nov 27, 1992 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.6 102 km
Apr 21, 2010 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.5 136 km
May 27, 2010 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan M4.4 127 km
Dec 18, 1992 38 km NNE of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.4 99 km
Jun 7, 2010 53 km SW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.1 142 km
May 16, 2006 62 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.1 101 km
Jul 17, 2015 79 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.1 116 km
Jan 3, 2016 78 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.1 117 km
Jan 18, 2005 60 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan M4.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.5 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Wettest
May 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Nayak has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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Castles in Nayak

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chehel Burj

Airports Near Nayak

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lal (Sarjangal) Airport-Small Airport
Nayak Airport-Small Airport
Panjab Airport-Small Airport
Shebartu Landing Zone Airport-Small Airport
Yakawlang (Yakolang) Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,714 m (8,905 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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What is the weather like in Nayak?

Nayak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.0 inches, with 66.4 inches of snow.

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