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Weather & Climate in Kunduz, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kunduz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 255.3 sq mi (661.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7290°N, 68.8570°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 147 km | 226 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 141 km | 223 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 145 km | 209 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 142 km | 207 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 119 km | 228 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 109 km | 226 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 143 km | 272 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 59 km | 34 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 228 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 85 km | 47 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 102 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Kunduz has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 37°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.0").