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Weather & Climate in Jalālābād, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jalālābād has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,886 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,886 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4265°N, 70.4515°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
235 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 77 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 24 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 144 km | 117 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 138 km | 91 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 48 km | 30 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 23 km | 73 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 62 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 44 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in |
Jalālābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 48°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.2").