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Weather & Climate in Tarinkot, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarinkot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1,325 m) |
| Area | 268.2 sq mi (694.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6300°N, 65.8781°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2000 | 34 km ESE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 21 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in |
Tarinkot has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").