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Weather & Climate in March, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
March experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 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 44.2 inches. The area receives 159.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5285°N, 70.4482°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,025 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 | 114 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 133 km | 215 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 146 km | 213 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 126 km | 205 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 124 km | 187 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 132 km | 212 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 132 km | 228 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 120 km | 192 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 132 km | 196 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 130 km | 236 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 115 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 128 km | 217 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 124 km | 204 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 124 km | 220 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 130 km | 207 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 147 km | 227 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 122 km | 209 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 145 km | 141 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 122 km | 223 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in |
March has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.1").