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Weather & Climate in Taloqan, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Taloqan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates36.7361°N, 69.5345°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 89 km 226 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 126 km 215 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 115 km 142 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 149 km 213 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 66 km 33 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 114 km 205 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 136 km 187 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 146 km 212 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 131 km 196 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 128 km 192 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 118 km 217 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 141 km 236 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 99 km 204 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 110 km 204 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 88 km 209 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 115 km 220 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 117 km 207 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 134 km 141 km
May 12, 2000 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.3 131 km 108 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 150 km 227 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Taloqan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 35°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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