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Weather & Climate in Khānaqāh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khānaqāh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 331 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 255.5 sq mi (661.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8628°N, 66.1666°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 35 km | 15 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2003 | 7 km SSW of Khulm, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 13 km W of Khulm, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Khānaqāh has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 32°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").