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Weather & Climate in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bala Murghab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 4,949.0 sq mi (12,817.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5841°N, 63.3289°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 46 km SW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Bala Murghab has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.0").