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Weather & Climate in Tagāw-Bāy, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tagāw-Bāy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,466 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,466 ft (1,666 m) |
| Area | 2,918.9 sq mi (7,559.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6994°N, 66.0616°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 65 km | 26 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 52 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Tagāw-Bāy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.0").