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Weather & Climate in Chimtāl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimtāl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 325 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6782°N, 66.8033°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 41 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Jan 20, 1999 | 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 86 km | 35 km |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 46 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 28 km ENE of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 138 km | 43 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1998 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Chimtāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 31°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").