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Weather & Climate in Māmā Khēl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Māmā Khēl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 339 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 43.8 inches. The area receives 207.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 424.7 sq mi (1,099.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2449°N, 69.9968°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 107 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 37 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 10 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 16 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 7 km | 30 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 69 km | 73 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 117 km | 62 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 68 km | 38 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in |
Māmā Khēl has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 16°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (0.3").