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Weather & Climate in Larkird, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Larkird has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,948 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Area | 1,290.7 sq mi (3,342.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4894°N, 66.6641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 124 km | 26 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 99 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Larkird has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").