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Weather & Climate in ‘Alīābād, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Alīābād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 328 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 255.3 sq mi (661.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5212°N, 68.8999°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 141 km | 226 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 149 km | 142 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 138 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 133 km | 223 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 133 km | 207 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 147 km | 113 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 149 km | 205 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 111 km | 228 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 103 km | 226 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 124 km | 100 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 136 km | 272 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 82 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 118 km | 228 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in |
‘Alīābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 30°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").