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Weather & Climate in Charikar, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charikar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,098 ft (1,554 m) |
| Area | 260.8 sq mi (675.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0136°N, 69.1714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
486 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 120 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 132 km | 100 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 110 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 116 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 81 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 123 km | 112 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 118 km | 92 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 11 km | 16 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in |
Charikar has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.1").