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Weather & Climate in Maīdān Khūlah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maīdān Khūlah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 346 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Area | 266.1 sq mi (689.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6492°N, 69.7812°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 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 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 106 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 73 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 133 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in |
Maīdān Khūlah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (0.4").