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Weather & Climate in Dowlatābād, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dowlatābād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 329 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 544.1 sq mi (1,409.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9882°N, 66.8207°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 32 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 11 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Jan 20, 1999 | 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan | M4.9 | 133 km | 29 km |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 2003 | 38 km SW of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 72 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 66 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 28 km ENE of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 42 km W of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 28 km S of Sho‘rchi, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Dowlatābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 32°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").