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Weather & Climate in Kōṯowāl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kōṯowāl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 341 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 72.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,803 ft (1,464 m) |
| Area | 205.7 sq mi (532.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1032°N, 70.4607°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 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 | 113 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 | 113 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 52 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 37 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 42 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 50 km | 73 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 24 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 136 km | 50 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Kōṯowāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 23°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.4").