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Weather & Climate in Būrkah, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Būrkah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 327 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Area389.9 sq mi (1,009.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.2224°N, 69.1504°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,814 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 123 km 226 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 117 km 142 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 144 km 205 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 130 km 33 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 134 km 204 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 142 km 204 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 148 km 217 km
May 12, 2000 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.3 138 km 108 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 148 km 220 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 113 km 223 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 147 km 207 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 118 km 209 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 140 km 222 km
Jan 3, 2002 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.2 139 km 129 km
Oct 29, 2009 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 142 km 210 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 23 km 8 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 111 km 207 km
May 15, 1990 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 117 km 113 km
Aug 10, 2004 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 150 km 207 km
Jan 5, 2023 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 146 km 203 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in

Būrkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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