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Weather & Climate in Jurm, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jurm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Area | 725.3 sq mi (1,878.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8648°N, 70.8342°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,768 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 51 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 54 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 104 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 64 km | 213 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 50 km | 205 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 51 km | 212 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 43 km | 187 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 51 km | 196 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 53 km | 228 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 39 km | 192 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 49 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 50 km | 217 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 46 km | 204 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 48 km | 236 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 60 km | 209 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 65 km | 141 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 53 km | 207 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 66 km | 227 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 63 km | 223 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Jurm has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.1").