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Karukh, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

17,484 Population 18/sq mi density
4,396 ft Elevation 1,340 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Karukh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,396 ft (1,340 m)
Area952.8 sq mi (2,467.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates34.4811°N, 62.5863°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.48"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jan 17, 2022 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M5.3 107 km
Jan 17, 2022 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M4.9 111 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 81 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 55 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 98 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 81 km
Nov 6, 1990 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan M4.5 70 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 68 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 65 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 48 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 43 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Karukh has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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