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Weather & Climate in Qal‘ah-ye Kuhnah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘ah-ye Kuhnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 348 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,688 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,688 ft (1,429 m) |
| Area | 711.9 sq mi (1,843.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6159°N, 63.6668°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 26, 2001 | 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in |
Qal‘ah-ye Kuhnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").