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Sar Chakān, Afghanistan

Faryab · Afghanistan

Sar Chakān is a small town in Faryab, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,423 ft (1,348 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

4,423 ft Elevation 1,348 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
12.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Coordinates35.7018°, 65.2306°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceFaryab
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation12.5 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall59.1 inches (150 cm)

About Sar Chakān

Sar Chakān is a small town in Afghanistan (Faryab) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet (1,348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Sar Chakān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 343 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Afghanistan avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Area213.2 sq mi (552.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.7018°N, 65.2306°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 59.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 3, 2022.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 25 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 130 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 49 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 25 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 42 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 38 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 120 km
Nov 28, 1997 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.5 29 km
May 8, 2014 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M4.3 57 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 14 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 81 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 18 km
Aug 19, 2014 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.2 135 km
Jun 6, 1998 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan M4.2 121 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 41 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 21 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 35 km
Aug 28, 2021 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan M4.1 107 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 12 km
Jan 29, 1996 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.0 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Sar Chakān has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Sar Chakān

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi AirportMMZMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul

🇦🇫 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 weather like in Sar Chakān?

Sar Chakān has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.5 inches, with 59.1 inches of snow.

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