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Weather & Climate in Qarqīn, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarqīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 553.1 sq mi (1,432.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4185°N, 66.0436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 48 km | 28 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 24 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 11 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 15 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 12 km SSW of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 48 km E of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Qarqīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 40°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").