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Weather & Climate in Dū Qal‘ah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dū Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 353 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 2.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 3,589.1 sq mi (9,295.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1424°N, 61.4469°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Apr 10, 1998 | 84 km ESE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 90 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1990 | 140 km WNW of Z?bol, Iran | M5.2 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 117 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 99 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 112 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2005 | 114 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 112 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 97 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 120 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 115 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 131 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 149 km WNW of Z?bol, Iran | M4.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 21, 1997 | 91 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 101 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 115 km E of Bīrjand, Iran | M4.4 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 93 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.4 | 141 km | 13 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 93 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 115 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 95 km ESE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in |
Dū Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 40°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").