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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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 331 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4326°N, 64.9207°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 140 km | 15 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 60 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 69 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Dowlatābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 27°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").