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Weather & Climate in Khulm, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khulm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 1,205.3 sq mi (3,121.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6974°N, 67.6983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 53 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 118 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 126 km | 31 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 110 km | 52 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 36 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 60 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 87 km | 27 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 84 km | 61 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 7 km NE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 17 km W of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Khulm has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 37°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").