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Weather & Climate in Quchanghī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quchanghī has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 339 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,058 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,058 ft (2,456 m) |
| Area | 258.9 sq mi (670.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0618°N, 66.2780°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M3.2 | 135 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Quchanghī has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").