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Weather & Climate in Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maydanshakhr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,238 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,238 ft (2,206 m) |
| Area | 133.2 sq mi (345.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3956°N, 68.8662°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 125 km | 64 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 11 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 129 km | 32 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 24 km N of Mehtar Lām, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 135 km | 70 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 13 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 131 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Maydanshakhr has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").