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Shwāk, Afghanistan

Paktia · Afghanistan

Shwāk is a small town in Paktia, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,546 ft (2,300 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,546 ft Elevation 2,300 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation7,546 ft (2,300 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,546 ft (2,300 m)
Coordinates33.4239°, 69.3768°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvincePaktia
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall76.1 inches (193 cm)

About Shwāk

Shwāk is a small town in Afghanistan (Paktia) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,546 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Shwāk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 346 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,546 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Afghanistan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,546 ft (2,300 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.4239°N, 69.3768°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 76.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.70"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 1, 2025.

Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 93 km
Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 46 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 93 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 145 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 111 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 114 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 74 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 14 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 107 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 42 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 103 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 104 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 99 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 124 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 145 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 89 km
Apr 11, 2022 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan M4.8 111 km
Sep 20, 2011 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M4.8 148 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 114 km
May 18, 2012 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Shwāk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 18°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Shwāk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
آریانا پلازا
اخترعارف پلازا
الشفا پلازا
پکتیا پلازا
پکتیا سپین غر پلازا
تاج پلازا
حقمل پلازا
خالدبن ولید پلازا
دواخان پلازا
زم زم پلازا
سپوژمی پلازا
سپین غرپلازا
عادل پلازا
قاری پلازا
مارکت اتفاق مینه
مارکت احمدزی
مارکت تجارتی حاجی محمدحسن وعبدالعزیز
مارکت تجارتی سلطان عزیزسباوون
مارکت جمعه گل
مارکت حاجی بادام
مارکت حاجی سیدگل حسین
مارکت حاجی ننگی
مارکت حضرت
مارکت حمید
مارکت خاکسار
مارکت رباط تاور
مارکت زلمی
مارکت سناتوربهرام
مارکت سیزی فروشی
مارکت عبدالعلی صدیقی
مارکت عمرعادل
مارکت مجاهد
مارکت محمدرسول
مارکت ملک خیل
مارکت مواد ساختمانی
محمدی پلازا
مرکزتجارتی غلام ربانی شمس گردیزی
مروا پلازا
مکه پلازا
میراحمدپلازا
وحدت پلازا

Airports Near Shwāk

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khost International AirportKHTMedium Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Logar Airport-Small Airport
Miram Shah Airport-Small Airport
Mohammad Agha Wuluswali Airport-Small Airport
Parachinar AirportPAJSmall Airport
Salerno AirportOLRSmall Airport
Salerno North Field-Small Airport
Salerno South Airport-Small Airport
Sardeh Band AirportSBFSmall Airport
Shank Air BaseOAASmall Airport
Sharana AirstripOASSmall Airport
Urgun AirportURNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul

🇦🇫 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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What is the weather like in Shwāk?

Shwāk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches, with 76.1 inches of snow.

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