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Weather & Climate in Islām Chumgar, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Islām Chumgar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 870.1 sq mi (2,253.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3011°N, 66.4618°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 77 km | 19 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 43 km | 28 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan | M4.9 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 40 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 28 km S of Sho‘rchi, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2003 | 7 km SSW of Khulm, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Islām Chumgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 39°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").