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Weather & Climate in Dasht-e Archī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dasht-e Archī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 807.9 sq mi (2,092.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1333°N, 69.1667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,411 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 137 km | 226 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 146 km | 204 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 138 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 134 km | 223 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 137 km | 207 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 116 km | 228 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 142 km | 205 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 104 km | 226 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 136 km | 272 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 121 km | 228 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 33 km | 34 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 96 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Dasht-e Archī has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and September the driest (0.0").