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Weather & Climate in Qurghān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qurghān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9194°N, 65.0649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 118 km | 26 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M3.8 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in |
Qurghān has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 29°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").