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Weather & Climate in Chinār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 341 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 248.9 sq mi (644.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0158°N, 65.1072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 26, 2001 | 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 146 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Chinār has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").