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Weather & Climate in Bāzār-e Tālah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bāzār-e Tālah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 342 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3921°N, 68.2232°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
372 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 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 58 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 119 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 142 km | 91 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 13 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 121 km | 61 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 124 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 7 km NE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Bāzār-e Tālah has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.0").