Qarchī Gak, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

8,942 Population 16/sq mi density

1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

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. Annual precipitation totals 6.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,004 ft (306 m)
Area	544.1 sq mi (1,409.2 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0400°N, 66.7889°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"

82% below US 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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