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Weather & Climate in Qarah Bāgh Bāzār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarah Bāgh Bāzār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 335 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 53.9 sq mi (139.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8529°N, 69.1706°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
386 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 124 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 146 km | 100 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 103 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 132 km | 92 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 94 km | 91 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 112 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 13 km | 16 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 116 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in |
Qarah Bāgh Bāzār has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 20°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.1").