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Uruzgān, Afghanistan

Oruzgan · Afghanistan

Uruzgān is a small city in Oruzgan, Afghanistan with a population of 13,388. Elevation: 6,647 ft (2,026 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,388 Population 11/sq mi density
6,647 ft Elevation 2,026 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population13,388
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Population13,388
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Coordinates32.9278°, 66.6325°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceOruzgan
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (270 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Uruzgān

Uruzgān is a small city in Afghanistan (Oruzgan) with a population of 13,388. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet (2,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Uruzgān

Uruzgān has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 634 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.3°C / 22°F -18.1° / 5.6° 60.4
Feb -2.7°C / 27°F -15.6° / 9.5° 38.9
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -11° / 14.5° 100.2
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F -4.6° / 19.1° 108.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F -1.3° / 23.5° 79.8
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 2.9° / 29.3° 15.1
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 8.8° / 31.5° 40.5
Aug 19.2°C / 66°F 8° / 30.3° 46.9
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 3.9° / 27.3° 60.4
Oct 8.7°C / 48°F -2.1° / 21.7° 26.7
Nov 2.5°C / 36°F -7.6° / 15.1° 35.8
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -13.4° / 9.8° 21.2
Uruzgān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Afghanistan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Area1,244.8 sq mi (3,224.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates32.9278°N, 66.6325°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.03"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 129 km
Jul 24, 2019 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.5 68 km
Feb 22, 2001 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.5 132 km
Aug 13, 2013 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 144 km
May 20, 2004 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 149 km
Sep 20, 2009 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.4 137 km
Aug 10, 2024 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan M4.3 89 km
Aug 27, 2015 45 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.2 133 km
Mar 23, 1995 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 141 km
Mar 16, 2022 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.1 111 km
Jan 22, 2000 34 km ESE of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.1 119 km
Jan 4, 2020 21 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.0 115 km
May 15, 2008 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Wettest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Uruzgān has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Uruzgān

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ajrestan Airport-Small Airport
Orūzgān AirportURZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,026 m (6,647 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 Uruzgān

What is the population of Uruzgān?

Uruzgān has a population of 13,388 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,244.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uruzgān?

Uruzgān has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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