Baghlān, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

83,490 Population 325/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Baghlān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area257.3 sq mi (666.3 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates36.1307°N, 68.7083°E
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

957 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 55 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 132 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 67 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 129 km
Feb 27, 2010 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 125 km
Jun 11, 2012 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.7 59 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 126 km
Dec 25, 1995 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.6 140 km
Apr 18, 2010 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.6 110 km
Mar 27, 2002 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.6 58 km
Oct 21, 1994 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.5 94 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 112 km
Jun 11, 2012 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.4 63 km
Jan 18, 2005 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan M5.3 95 km
Jan 2, 2001 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.3 33 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 131 km
Aug 3, 1999 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.2 34 km
Mar 2, 2022 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan M5.2 117 km
Jan 22, 2013 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.2 26 km
Jan 26, 2016 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Baghlān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 35°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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