Balkh, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

114,883 Population 562/sq mi density

1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Balkh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,142 ft (348 m)
Area	204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²)
Population Density	562/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7564°N, 66.8972°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"

81% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 1, 1994	Central Afghanistan	M6.1	29 km
Apr 18, 2010	77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M5.6	142 km
Apr 18, 1991	14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan	M5.5	145 km
May 12, 2022	24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan	M5.3	146 km
Jan 9, 2017	42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan	M5.2	127 km
Apr 17, 2001	15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan	M5.1	20 km
Nov 16, 1991	39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M5.0	110 km
Apr 4, 2001	Central Afghanistan	M5.0	64 km
Jan 30, 1994	72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M5.0	140 km
Jan 20, 1999	32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan	M5.0	138 km
Jul 13, 2014	32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan	M5.0	82 km
Jan 7, 2017	43 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan	M4.9	136 km
Nov 12, 2013	13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan	M4.9	145 km
Feb 5, 2003	38 km SW of Qar?wul, Afghanistan	M4.9	141 km
Feb 4, 2011	27 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan	M4.8	148 km
Nov 16, 1991	40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M4.8	107 km
Jun 26, 2007	54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan	M4.8	141 km
Feb 18, 2024	23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan	M4.8	23 km
Apr 3, 1994	33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan	M4.8	47 km
Apr 19, 2010	70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M4.8	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
May	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in
June	85°F (29°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	89°F (31°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	85°F (29°C)	0.0 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in

Balkh has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 38°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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