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Weather & Climate in Khwājah Dū Kōh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khwājah Dū Kōh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 327 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 255.5 sq mi (661.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8288°N, 65.6243°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 12 km SSW of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 48 km E of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 16 km E of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 150 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Khwājah Dū Kōh has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 31°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").