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Dasht-e Qal‘ah, Afghanistan

Takhar · Afghanistan

Dasht-e Qal‘ah is a small town in Takhar, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates37.1539°, 69.4435°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceTakhar
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.0 inches (51 cm)

About Dasht-e Qal‘ah

Dasht-e Qal‘ah is a small town in Afghanistan (Takhar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet (449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Dasht-e Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 323 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Afghanistan avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area152.2 sq mi (394.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates37.1539°N, 69.4435°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,112 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 M7.4 118 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 59 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 142 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 138 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 126 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 145 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 116 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 142 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 146 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 120 km
Jan 31, 2018 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 143 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 136 km
Oct 29, 2009 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 142 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 122 km
Aug 10, 2004 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 144 km
Jan 5, 2023 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 138 km
Sep 4, 1993 48 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 146 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 120 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 133 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in

Dasht-e Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 27°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Dasht-e Qal‘ah

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Farkhor Air Base-Medium Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar North Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar South Airport-Small Airport
Moskovskiy Pyandzh Airport-Small Airport
Panj Airport-Small Airport
Rostaq Airport-Small Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport
Yangi Qaleh Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul

🇦🇫 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 Dasht-e Qal‘ah?

Dasht-e Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches, with 20.0 inches of snow.

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