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Weather & Climate in Chakaray, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chakaray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 337 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,782 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,782 ft (2,372 m) |
| Area | 424.7 sq mi (1,099.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3410°N, 69.4377°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 11 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 129 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 75 km | 64 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 91 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 92 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 115 km | 73 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 13 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 119 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in |
Chakaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (0.2").