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Weather & Climate in Kandahār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandahār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,304 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,304 ft (1,007 m) |
| Area | 308.9 sq mi (800.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6133°N, 65.7101°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km SSW of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 108 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 28 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 25 km W of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 km SE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 30 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 27 km NW of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.6 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 39 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 82 km NW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 26 km ENE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 29 km WNW of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 56 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.2 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Kandahār has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").