All Countries
Weather & Climate in Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,189 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 205.7 sq mi (532.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1258°N, 70.7078°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 125 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 | 63 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 64 km | 30 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 44 km | 73 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 118 km | 50 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 3 km | 38 km |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 24 km N of Mehtar Lām, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 97 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.6").