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Weather & Climate in Qarghah’ī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarghah’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 337 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5540°N, 70.2429°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 67 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 4 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 133 km | 117 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 149 km | 92 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 104 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 40 km | 73 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 66 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 82 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Qarghah’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and September the driest (0.4").