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Weather & Climate in Khākirān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khākirān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 343 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,770 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,770 ft (2,673 m) |
| Area | 1,244.8 sq mi (3,224.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8385°N, 67.0738°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 142 km | 40 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 145 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 140 km | 40 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 45 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 55 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2000 | 34 km ESE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Khākirān has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 16°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").