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Weather & Climate in Jawand, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jawand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 337 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,100 ft (945 m) |
| Area | 4,949.0 sq mi (12,817.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0636°N, 64.1492°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 179 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 41 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 46 km SW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in |
Jawand has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").