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Weather & Climate in Ḏanḏar, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ḏanḏar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 344 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,656 ft (1,724 m) |
| Area | 262.5 sq mi (679.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7910°N, 69.4750°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
379 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 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 99 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 139 km | 100 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 74 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 145 km | 117 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 127 km | 92 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 88 km | 91 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 112 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 84 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Ḏanḏar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").