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Weather & Climate in Aībak, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aībak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,179 ft (969 m) |
| Area | 256.8 sq mi (665.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2647°N, 68.0155°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
453 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 119 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 75 km | 52 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 55 km | 61 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in |
Aībak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.0").