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Weather & Climate in Charkh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charkh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 345 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,827 ft (2,081 m) |
| Area | 116.1 sq mi (300.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7971°N, 68.9375°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 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 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 97 km | 40 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 146 km | 39 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Charkh has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.1").