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Weather & Climate in Andkhōy, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andkhōy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9529°N, 65.1238°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 125 km | 42 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M3.8 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Andkhōy has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 36°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").