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Weather & Climate in Ţāqchah Khānah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ţāqchah Khānah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 325 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,514 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Area | 255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6192°N, 69.6281°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,521 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 | 77 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 114 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 100 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 137 km | 213 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 102 km | 205 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 135 km | 212 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 126 km | 187 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 120 km | 196 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 118 km | 192 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 144 km | 228 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 131 km | 236 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 88 km | 204 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 99 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 106 km | 217 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 122 km | 141 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 104 km | 220 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 75 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 71 km | 223 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 138 km | 227 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in |
Ţāqchah Khānah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").