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Urgun, Afghanistan
Paktika · Afghanistan
Urgun is a small town in Paktika, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,244 ft (2,208 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Urgun
Urgun is the main town of the Urgun District of Paktika Province, Afghanistan. With an estimated population of 10,665, Urgun is the largest city of Paktika, while Urgun District, with a population of 89,718, is also the most populous district of the province. Urgun historically used to be the capital of Paktika, but in the 1970s, the capital was shifted from Urgun to Sharana in the west because Urgun was not easily accessible from the main Kabul–Kandahar Highway.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,244 ft (2,208 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9515°, 69.1828° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Paktika |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.1 inches (384 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 42.3 inches (107 cm) |
About Urgun
Urgun is a small town in Afghanistan (Paktika) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,244 feet (2,208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,244 ft (2,208 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9515°N, 69.1828°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Urgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and September the driest (0.1").
Airports Near Urgun
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Khost International Airport | KHT | Medium Airport |
| Gardez Airport | GRG | Small Airport |
| Ghazni Airport | GZI | Small Airport |
| Sardeh Band Airport | SBF | Small Airport |
| Sharana Airstrip | OAS | Small Airport |
| Urgun Airport | URN | Small Airport |
| Wana Airport | WAF | Small Airport |
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What is the weather like in Urgun?
Urgun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.