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Weather & Climate in Āsmār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āsmār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Area | 92.6 sq mi (239.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0333°N, 71.3581°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
883 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 136 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 146 km | 213 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 122 km | 108 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 144 km | 141 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 145 km | 227 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 132 km | 129 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 140 km | 113 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 126 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 127 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 80 km | 114 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 133 km | 98 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 124 km | 99 km |
| Feb 14, 1998 | 52 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 149 km | 219 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 118 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 102 km | 117 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 134 km | 107 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 41 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 145 km | 124 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 54 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 137 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 55 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 148 km | 236 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Āsmār has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").