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Weather & Climate in Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarah Bāgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 349 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,854 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,854 ft (2,089 m) |
| Area | 695.0 sq mi (1,800.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1980°N, 68.1080°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 17 km | 13 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 51 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 49 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 5 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 52 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 32 km SSW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 31 km NE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Qarah Bāgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and September the driest (0.0").