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Zarghūn Shahr, Afghanistan
Paktika · Afghanistan
Zarghūn Shahr is a small city in Paktika, Afghanistan with a population of 13,737. Elevation: 6,955 ft (2,120 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zarghūn Shahr
Khairkot, also known as Zarghun Shar (زرغونښار), Zarghun Shahr (زرغونشهر), or Katawaz (کټواز), is a town in and administrative seat of Khairkot District, Paktika Province, in eastern Afghanistan. The town is located within the heartland of the Sulaimankhel tribe of Ghilji Pashtuns.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,737 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8473°, 68.4457° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Paktika |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.8 inches (224 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Zarghūn Shahr
Zarghūn Shahr is a small city in Afghanistan (Paktika) with a population of 13,737. The city sits at an elevation of 6,955 feet (2,120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Zarghūn Shahr
Zarghūn Shahr has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 804 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Area | 243.4 sq mi (630.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8473°N, 68.4457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Zarghūn Shahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and September the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Zarghūn Shahr
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Operating Base Arian Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ghazni Airport | GZI | Small Airport |
| Muqur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sardeh Band Airport | SBF | Small Airport |
| Sharana Airstrip | OAS | Small Airport |
| Urgun Airport | URN | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Zarghūn Shahr?
Zarghūn Shahr has a population of 13,737 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 243.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zarghūn Shahr?
Zarghūn Shahr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.