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Weather & Climate in Bāzārak, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bāzārak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,447 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,447 ft (1,965 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3129°N, 69.5152°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,131 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 | 112 km | 142 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 149 km | 209 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 127 km | 108 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 147 km | 223 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 137 km | 129 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 85 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 116 km | 113 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 141 km | 207 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 122 km | 114 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 136 km | 228 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 135 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 91 km | 114 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 144 km | 226 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 149 km | 272 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 86 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 141 km | 228 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Bāzārak has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and September the driest (0.2").