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Zīrakī, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Zīrakī is a small town in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,120 ft (2,475 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

8,120 ft Elevation 2,475 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Zīrakī

Ziraki is a village and the capital of Raghistan District in Badakhshan Province in northeastern Afghanistan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Coordinates37.5923°, 70.5581°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation44.2 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall159.0 inches (404 cm)

About Zīrakī

Zīrakī is a small town in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,120 feet (2,475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Zīrakī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 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 44.2 inches. The area receives 159.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,120 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Afghanistan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates37.5923°N, 70.5581°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 159.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,042 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 M7.4 121 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 138 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 149 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 127 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 135 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 67 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 132 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 134 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 136 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 124 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 129 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 122 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 133 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 132 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 135 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 149 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 150 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 130 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 129 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Zīrakī has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 16°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Zīrakī

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fayzabad AirportFBDSmall Airport
Khwahan AirportKWHSmall Airport
Rostaq AirportSmall Airport
Yawan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,500 m (8,203 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 Zīrakī?

Zīrakī has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches, with 159.0 inches of snow.

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