Qarqīn, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

15,018 Population 27/sq mi density

863 ft Elevation 263 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Qarqīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	863 ft (263 m)
Area	553.1 sq mi (1,432.5 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4185°N, 66.0436°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 1, 1994	Central Afghanistan	M6.1	115 km
Jan 18, 2001	7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M5.3	134 km
May 12, 2022	24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan	M5.3	110 km
Apr 20, 2000	17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M5.3	138 km
Apr 17, 2001	15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan	M5.1	86 km
Apr 4, 2001	Central Afghanistan	M5.0	98 km
Dec 25, 1999	12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M5.0	143 km
Oct 31, 1999	18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M5.0	149 km
Nov 16, 1991	39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M5.0	48 km
Feb 18, 2024	23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan	M4.8	119 km
Nov 16, 1991	40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M4.8	46 km
May 28, 2006	26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan	M4.7	149 km
Nov 15, 1991	50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M4.6	51 km
Nov 21, 1992	46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M4.5	75 km
Apr 27, 2025	30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan	M4.4	31 km
Jun 9, 2000	24 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M4.4	125 km
Apr 20, 2000	11 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M4.4	136 km
Jun 7, 2000	15 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan	M4.4	125 km
May 3, 2000	12 km SSW of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan	M4.3	126 km
Aug 31, 2004	48 km E of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan	M4.3	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	1.0 in
March	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
May	76°F (25°C)	0.4 in
June	85°F (30°C)	0.0 in
July	88°F (31°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	84°F (29°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in
December	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in

Qarqīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 40°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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