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Qal‘ah-ye Kūf, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Qal‘ah-ye Kūf is a small town in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,537 ft (1,383 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,537 ft Elevation 1,383 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Qal‘ah-ye Kūf

Qalʽeh-ye Kuf or Qala-e Kuf Dari: قلعه کوف is a village and Capital District Kuf Ab in Badakhshan Province in north-eastern Afghanistan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Coordinates38.0412°, 70.4730°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.8 inches (1,062 mm)
Annual Snowfall171.5 inches (436 cm)

About Qal‘ah-ye Kūf

Qal‘ah-ye Kūf is a small town in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,537 feet (1,383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Qal‘ah-ye Kūf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 171.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,537 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below Afghanistan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.0412°N, 70.4730°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 171.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 109 km
Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 130 km
May 9, 2018 36 km NW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan M6.2 141 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 113 km
Apr 13, 2025 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.8 100 km
Jul 10, 2021 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.7 98 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 87 km
May 12, 2012 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.7 64 km
Jul 19, 2012 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.6 119 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 49 km
Jun 10, 1994 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 59 km
Nov 3, 1990 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.4 138 km
Jan 2, 2010 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.4 90 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 119 km
Jul 4, 2020 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 117 km
Jun 9, 1994 34 km NNW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M5.4 143 km
Aug 10, 2019 35 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.3 135 km
Feb 20, 1995 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.3 137 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 98 km
Jan 9, 2002 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Qal‘ah-ye Kūf has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Qal‘ah-ye Kūf

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kulob International AirportTJULarge Airport
Khovaling AirportMedium Airport
Darwaz AirportDAZSmall Airport
Khwahan AirportKWHSmall Airport
Yawan AirportSmall 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 Qal‘ah-ye Kūf?

Qal‘ah-ye Kūf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 171.5 inches of snow.

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