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Weather & Climate in Chowṉêy, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chowṉêy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 346 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,347 m) |
| Area | 258.9 sq mi (670.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3828°N, 66.2723°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M3.2 | 137 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Chowṉêy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").