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Weather & Climate in Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Qarah Bāgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Area2,514.7 sq mi (6,513.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.9402°N, 61.7759°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Nov 8, 1999 75 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.5 102 km 26 km
Nov 9, 1999 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.4 104 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2003 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.2 108 km 41 km
May 2, 2017 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 148 km 10 km
Dec 5, 1999 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.0 95 km 64 km
Nov 9, 1999 74 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.9 96 km 10 km
May 2, 2003 81 km S of Sarakhs, Iran M4.8 111 km 33 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 35 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 9 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 26 km 10 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 50 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 64 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2000 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 92 km 33 km
May 8, 2000 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 81 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 27 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2017 66 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.2 145 km 10 km
Nov 9, 1999 79 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.2 92 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 59 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 63 km 9 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 25 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in

Qarah Bāgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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