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Weather & Climate in Āq Kupruk, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āq Kupruk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 329 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,359 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,359 ft (719 m) |
| Area | 494.6 sq mi (1,281.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0835°N, 66.8403°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 95 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 30 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Āq Kupruk has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").