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Weather & Climate in Qaranghū Tōghaī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaranghū Tōghaī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 327 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 1,205.3 sq mi (3,121.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2153°N, 67.6397°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 105 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 112 km | 31 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 121 km | 61 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 17 km W of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Dec 4, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Jan 20, 1999 | 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 146 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Qaranghū Tōghaī has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 32°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").