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Weather & Climate in Qal‘ah-ye Kūf, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘ah-ye Kūf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 171.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,537 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,537 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0412°N, 70.4730°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,259 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 130 km | 110 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 36 km NW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan | M6.2 | 141 km | 116 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 119 km | 98 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 138 km | 51 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 90 km | 47 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 119 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 34 km NNW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 143 km | 87 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 35 km S of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 135 km | 111 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 98 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Qal‘ah-ye Kūf has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.2").