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Weather & Climate in Kanḏay, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanḏay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 332 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,009 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,009 ft (1,222 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9536°N, 70.7790°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
813 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 120 km | 142 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 114 km | 108 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 148 km | 141 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 126 km | 129 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 125 km | 113 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 115 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 122 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 33 km | 114 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 147 km | 98 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 127 km | 100 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 112 km | 99 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 86 km | 117 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 68 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 147 km | 155 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 70 km | 64 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 104 km | 48 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 120 km | 107 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 70 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 115 km | 111 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 128 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in |
Kanḏay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 19°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.6").