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Weather & Climate in ‘Alī Khēl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Alī Khēl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 347 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,034 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,034 ft (2,144 m) |
| Area | 424.7 sq mi (1,099.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9425°N, 69.7191°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 149 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 80 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 43 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 38 km | 30 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 140 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 109 km | 73 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 94 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in |
‘Alī Khēl has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 13°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and October the driest (0.5").