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Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan

Herat · Afghanistan

Qarah Bāgh is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 12,412. Elevation: 3,123 ft (952 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

12,412 Population 5/sq mi density
3,123 ft Elevation 952 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Qarah Bāgh

Qarah Bāgh

Qara Bagh, eller Qarabagh, är en ort i Afghanistan. Den ligger i distriktet Gulran och provinsen Herat, i den nordvästra delen av landet. Qara Bagh ligger 952 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 412.

People

Population12,412
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Population12,412
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Coordinates34.9402°, 61.7759°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHerat
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (308 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qarah Bāgh

Qarah Bāgh is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 12,412. The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet (952 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Qarah Bāgh

Qarah Bāgh has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 386 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -12.5° / 16.6° 39.5
Feb 5.1°C / 41°F -9° / 20.7° 51.3
Mar 10.1°C / 50°F -5.4° / 26.6° 130.4
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 0.7° / 31.2° 53.5
May 20.1°C / 68°F 7.2° / 35.1° 19.2
Jun 26°C / 79°F 12.7° / 39.1° 0.6
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 16.8° / 40.2° 0.4
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 12.3° / 39.2° 0.0
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 7.2° / 35.1° 0.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 1.4° / 29.8° 4.4
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -5.6° / 26° 39.4
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F -8.5° / 17.6° 47.5
Qarah Bāgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Afghanistan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Area2,514.7 sq mi (6,513.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.9402°N, 61.7759°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Nov 8, 1999 75 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.5 102 km
Nov 9, 1999 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.4 104 km
Jul 3, 2003 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.2 108 km
May 2, 2017 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 148 km
Dec 5, 1999 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.0 95 km
Nov 9, 1999 74 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.9 96 km
May 2, 2003 81 km S of Sarakhs, Iran M4.8 111 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 35 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 9 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 26 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 50 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 64 km
Apr 24, 2000 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 92 km
May 8, 2000 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 81 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 27 km
Apr 7, 2017 66 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.2 145 km
Nov 9, 1999 79 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.2 92 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 59 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 63 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in

Qarah Bāgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Qarah Bāgh

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AF #13572535572
AF #5567201033

Airports Near Qarah Bāgh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International AirportHEALarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qarah Bāgh

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdullah Jan
مرکز گلران

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
952 m (3,124 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 Qarah Bāgh

What is the population of Qarah Bāgh?

Qarah Bāgh has a population of 12,412 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,514.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qarah Bāgh?

Qarah Bāgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

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