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Zaybāk, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Zaybāk is a small town in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,583 ft (2,616 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

8,583 ft Elevation 2,616 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Zaybāk

Zebak is the capital of the Zebak District in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. The city is based in the delta of the Sanglich river.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation8,583 ft (2,616 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,583 ft (2,616 m)
Coordinates36.5295°, 71.3441°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall138.6 inches (352 cm)

About Zaybāk

Zaybāk is a small town in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,583 feet (2,616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from -5°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Zaybāk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 341 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 138.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,583 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Afghanistan avg
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,583 ft (2,616 m)
Area782.0 sq mi (2,025.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.5295°N, 71.3441°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 138.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,645 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 77 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 46 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 102 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 30 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 55 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 20 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 28 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 127 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 36 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 9 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 38 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 58 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 51 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 67 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 24 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 82 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 47 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 30 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 86 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Zaybāk has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -5°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Zaybāk

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School
Primary School
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Airports Near Zaybāk

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chitral AirportCJLMedium Airport
Ishkashim AirportSmall Airport
Ishkoshim Regional AirportSmall Airport
Koran va Monjan AirportSmall Airport
Razer AirportKURSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,616 m (8,583 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 weather like in Zaybāk?

Zaybāk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average -5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 138.6 inches of snow.

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