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Weather & Climate in Dahan-e Jarf, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dahan-e Jarf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 340 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,566 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,566 ft (2,306 m) |
| Area | 965.3 sq mi (2,500.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9289°N, 68.4627°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 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 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 138 km | 91 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 13 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 88 km | 62 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 2 km ENE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 7 km NE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 128 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Dahan-e Jarf has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").