Barakī, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

15,000 Population 129/sq mi density

6,434 ft Elevation 1,961 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Barakī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Area	116.1 sq mi (300.7 km²)
Population Density	129/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9395°N, 68.9220°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 2, 2025.

Jun 21, 2022	55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan	M6.0	114 km
Feb 11, 1999	27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M6.0	54 km
Apr 24, 2013	16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan	M5.5	136 km
Apr 19, 1990	19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.3	76 km
Apr 16, 2009	39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.2	110 km
Jul 18, 2004	33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan	M5.2	80 km
Jul 18, 2022	50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan	M5.2	111 km
Apr 2, 1990	40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan	M5.1	102 km
Jun 24, 2021	10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan	M5.1	113 km
Oct 30, 2009	34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.1	105 km
Nov 17, 1992	82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan	M5.1	126 km
Apr 16, 2009	38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.1	106 km
Jun 1, 2001	14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan	M5.0	143 km
Jun 25, 1997	15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan	M4.9	77 km
Feb 24, 1993	9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan	M4.9	126 km
May 28, 1997	7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan	M4.9	140 km
Apr 12, 2010	35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M4.8	105 km
May 8, 2018	19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan	M4.8	112 km
May 18, 2012	37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M4.8	90 km
Sep 25, 2011	26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan	M4.8	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
April	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Driest
October	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in

Barakī has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.0").

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