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Qarqīn, Afghanistan

Jowzjan · Afghanistan

Qarqīn is a small city in Jowzjan, Afghanistan with a population of 15,018. Elevation: 863 ft (263 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

15,018 Population 27/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Qarqīn

Qarqin is a town located in the northern part of Qarqin District, Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan at 37.4128°N 66.0472°E at 249 m altitude on the southern bank of the Amu Darya River, near the border of Turkmenistan. Qarqin is the center of Qarqin District.

People

Population15,018
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population15,018
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates37.4185°, 66.0436°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceJowzjan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (174 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qarqīn

Qarqīn is a small city in Afghanistan (Jowzjan) with a population of 15,018. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Qarqīn

Qarqīn has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 11.6° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 12.8° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 21.5° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 27° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 33.3° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 38.7° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 40° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 38.3° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 33.2° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 26° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 17.5° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.9° 0.0
Qarqīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 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 863 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Afghanistan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area553.1 sq mi (1,432.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates37.4185°N, 66.0436°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 115 km
Jan 18, 2001 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 134 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 110 km
Apr 20, 2000 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 138 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 86 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 98 km
Dec 25, 1999 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 143 km
Oct 31, 1999 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 149 km
Nov 16, 1991 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M5.0 48 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 119 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 46 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 149 km
Nov 15, 1991 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.6 51 km
Nov 21, 1992 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.5 75 km
Apr 27, 2025 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan M4.4 31 km
Jun 9, 2000 24 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M4.4 125 km
Apr 20, 2000 11 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M4.4 136 km
Jun 7, 2000 15 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M4.4 125 km
May 3, 2000 12 km SSW of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.3 126 km
Aug 31, 2004 48 km E of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in

Qarqīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 40°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Qarqīn

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaurdak AirportSmall Airport
Sheberghan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
263 m (863 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 population of Qarqīn?

Qarqīn has a population of 15,018 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 553.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qarqīn?

Qarqīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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