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Weather & Climate in Baghlān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baghlān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 257.3 sq mi (666.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1307°N, 68.7083°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
957 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 132 km | 228 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 129 km | 226 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 125 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 126 km | 34 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 140 km | 228 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 94 km | 47 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 63 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 91 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 26 km | 52 km |
| Jan 26, 2016 | 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 124 km | 307 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Baghlān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 35°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.0").