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Weather & Climate in Ghormach, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghormach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 4,949.0 sq mi (12,817.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7306°N, 63.7826°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 119 km | 42 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 46 km SW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Ghormach has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").