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Weather & Climate in Yangī Qal‘ah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yangī Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4657°N, 69.6113°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,599 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 | 132 km | 226 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 139 km | 204 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 134 km | 223 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 137 km | 209 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 148 km | 222 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 140 km | 207 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 149 km | 203 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 135 km | 205 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 124 km | 228 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 150 km | 209 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 112 km | 226 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 135 km | 272 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 73 km | 34 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 228 km |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 46 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 149 km | 200 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 66 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in |
Yangī Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.0").