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Weather & Climate in Ārt Khwājah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ārt Khwājah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 152.2 sq mi (394.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0857°N, 69.4796°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,387 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 | 110 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 147 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 148 km | 142 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 135 km | 205 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 145 km | 192 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 139 km | 217 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 119 km | 204 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 131 km | 204 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 136 km | 220 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 112 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 109 km | 223 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 139 km | 207 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 129 km | 222 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 135 km | 210 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 137 km | 194 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 49 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 145 km | 203 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 39 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 145 km | 186 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 113 km | 207 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in |
Ārt Khwājah has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 36°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").