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Weather & Climate in Dowlatyār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dowlatyār has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 333 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 71.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,058 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,058 ft (2,456 m) |
| Area | 262.4 sq mi (679.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5513°N, 65.7930°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Dowlatyār has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.0").