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Āsmār, Afghanistan

Kunar · Afghanistan

Āsmār is a small city in Kunar, Afghanistan with a population of 15,708. Elevation: 2,995 ft (913 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,708 Population 170/sq mi density
2,995 ft Elevation 913 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Āsmār

Asmar is a river valley and a town in the northeastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, which serves as the district center of Bar Kunar district. The Kunar River flows in the valley.

People

Population15,708
Density170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Population15,708
Population Density170 / sq mi
Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Coordinates35.0333°, 71.3581°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKunar
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Āsmār

Āsmār is a small city in Afghanistan (Kunar) with a population of 15,708. The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet (913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Āsmār

Āsmār has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 914 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -10.4° / 10.8° 72.1
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -9.3° / 13.7° 67.8
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F -4.9° / 18.2° 133.0
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 0.8° / 23.1° 146.0
May 16.6°C / 62°F 5.1° / 27.8° 69.9
Jun 21°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32° 40.4
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 14.4° / 33.2° 87.6
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 13.4° / 30.9° 117.4
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 10.2° / 28.8° 43.9
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 2.8° / 24.8° 57.1
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F -2.9° / 19.4° 58.4
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F -6° / 14.9° 20.2
Āsmār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Afghanistan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Area92.6 sq mi (239.9 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates35.0333°N, 71.3581°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

883 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 136 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 146 km
May 12, 2000 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.3 122 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 144 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 145 km
Jan 3, 2002 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.2 132 km
May 15, 1990 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 140 km
Mar 29, 2003 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.9 126 km
Sep 14, 1996 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.9 127 km
Oct 25, 1990 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.8 80 km
Apr 19, 2025 58 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan M5.7 133 km
Apr 15, 2025 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan M5.6 124 km
Feb 14, 1998 52 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M5.5 149 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 118 km
Dec 29, 2012 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.5 102 km
Sep 9, 2015 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.4 134 km
Jul 15, 2004 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.4 117 km
Apr 15, 1991 41 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M5.4 145 km
Dec 10, 1999 54 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M5.4 137 km
Jun 20, 2005 55 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M5.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in

Āsmār has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
913 m (2,996 ft)

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Āsmār

What is the population of Āsmār?

Āsmār has a population of 15,708 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 92.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Āsmār?

Āsmār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.

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