Taloqan, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

64,256 Population 252/sq mi density

2,628 ft Elevation 801 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Taloqan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,628 ft (801 m)
Area	255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7361°N, 69.5345°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.29"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,139 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	89 km
Aug 9, 1993	53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M7.0	126 km
Jan 31, 1991	77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan	M6.9	115 km
Jul 14, 1991	53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan	M6.7	149 km
May 30, 1998	24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan	M6.6	66 km
Jan 3, 2009	50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.6	114 km
Apr 5, 2004	Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region	M6.6	136 km
Apr 10, 2016	42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan	M6.6	146 km
May 13, 1997	51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.5	131 km
Mar 21, 2023	40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.5	128 km
Jul 13, 1990	50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.4	118 km
Feb 20, 1998	46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan	M6.4	141 km
Jan 11, 2024	45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.4	99 km
Aug 9, 1993	48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.4	110 km
Mar 3, 2002	54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan	M6.3	88 km
Sep 17, 2010	47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.3	115 km
Dec 17, 1997	53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.3	117 km
Jul 17, 2000	65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan	M6.3	134 km
May 12, 2000	66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan	M6.3	131 km
Jun 30, 1994	Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region	M6.3	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	3.0 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in
June	80°F (26°C)	0.1 in
July	84°F (29°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
November	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Taloqan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 35°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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