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Qurghān, Afghanistan

Faryab · Afghanistan

Qurghān is a small town in Faryab, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Qurghān

Qurghān

Andkhoy is a city in the northern part of Afghanistan, which has a population of about 47,857 people. They include all the major ethnic groups of the country. The city serves as the capital of Andkhoy District in the Faryab Province. It is around 35 kilometres (22 mi) of driving distance southwest from the Aqina–Imamnazar border crossing between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. There is also a rail station in the city, which was recently opened for import and export purposes with neighboring Turkmenistan. The Sheberghan Airfield in neighboring Jowzjan Province is the closest airport to Andkhoy.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates36.9194°, 65.0649°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceFaryab
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (188 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)

About Qurghān

Qurghān is a small town in Afghanistan (Faryab) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Qurghān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Afghanistan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area230.2 sq mi (596.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.9194°N, 65.0649°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
81% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 27, 2025.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 141 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 112 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 118 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 149 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 55 km
Apr 27, 2025 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan M4.4 78 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 134 km
May 8, 2014 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M4.3 117 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 101 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 102 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 140 km
Jan 29, 1996 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.0 121 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 142 km
Mar 6, 2005 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M3.8 89 km
Jan 29, 1996 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in

Qurghān has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 29°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Qurghān

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andkhoy 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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Qurghān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

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