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Weather & Climate in Khōst, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khōst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Area | 266.1 sq mi (689.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3395°N, 69.9204°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 135 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 60 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 73 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 133 km | 51 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 112 km | 38 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan | M4.8 | 60 km | 41 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 138 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Khōst has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and October the driest (0.4").