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Weather & Climate in Kandahār, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandahār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 358.4 sq mi (928.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8731°N, 77.1923°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Sep 29, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Ausa, India | M6.2 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 18 km SSW of Ausa, India | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 17 km NE of Naldurg, India | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 17 km S of Ausa, India | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 14 km SSE of Ausa, India | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 20 km NNE of Basmat, India | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Nilanga, India | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 24 km NW of Umarga, India | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 12 km ESE of Nilanga, India | M4.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 18 km NE of Basmat, India | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Ausa, India | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 17 km SE of Latur, India | M4.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 11 km NW of Umarga, India | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1992 | 7 km ESE of Ausa, India | M3.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Kandahār has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 71°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.2").