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Weather & Climate in Kushkak, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kushkak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 353 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 2.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 3,589.1 sq mi (9,295.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2899°N, 61.5219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Apr 10, 1998 | 84 km ESE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 90 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1990 | 140 km WNW of Z?bol, Iran | M5.2 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 117 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 99 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2005 | 114 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 76 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 101 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 112 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 101 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 97 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 131 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 149 km WNW of Z?bol, Iran | M4.5 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jun 21, 1997 | 91 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 115 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 93 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 115 km E of Bīrjand, Iran | M4.4 | 132 km | 16 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 93 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 115 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 121 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 95 km ESE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in |
Kushkak has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 39°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").