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Qarchī Gak, Afghanistan

Balkh · Afghanistan

Qarchī Gak is a small city in Balkh, Afghanistan with a population of 8,942. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

8,942 Population 16/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Qarchī Gak

Qarchi Gak is a village in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan.

People

Population8,942
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population8,942
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates37.0400°, 66.7889°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBalkh
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (176 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qarchī Gak

Qarchī Gak is a small city in Afghanistan (Balkh) with a population of 8,942. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Qarchī Gak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 323 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Afghanistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area544.1 sq mi (1,409.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates37.0400°N, 66.7889°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 37 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 139 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 115 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 136 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 16 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 74 km
Nov 16, 1991 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M5.0 77 km
Jan 20, 1999 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.0 143 km
Jul 13, 2014 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan M5.0 108 km
Nov 12, 2013 13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan M4.9 133 km
Feb 5, 2003 38 km SW of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M4.9 148 km
Jan 7, 2017 43 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan M4.9 146 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 75 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 54 km
Apr 3, 1994 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.8 79 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 72 km
Aug 30, 1999 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.7 99 km
Nov 6, 1998 Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan M4.6 137 km
Nov 15, 1991 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.6 67 km
Nov 27, 1994 28 km S of Sho‘rchi, Uzbekistan M4.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 52°F (11°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 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Qarchī Gak has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 38°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Qarchī Gak

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mazar-i-Sharif International AirportMZRLarge Airport
Termez AirportTMJMedium Airport
Besh Kotan AirportSmall Airport
Dehdadi AirportSmall Airport
Dzharkurgan East AirportSmall Airport
Gilyambor AirportSmall Airport
Kakaydy AirportSmall Airport
Naubag AirportSmall Airport
Shirabad Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Shur Ob East AirportSmall Airport
Tashkent Angor AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
306 m (1,004 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 Qarchī Gak

What is the population of Qarchī Gak?

Qarchī Gak has a population of 8,942 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 544.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qarchī Gak?

Qarchī Gak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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