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Weather & Climate in Maymana, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maymana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,877 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,877 ft (877 m) |
| Area | 257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9214°N, 64.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 54 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 89 km | 21 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 56 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 30 km | 42 km |
| Mar 6, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M3.8 | 93 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Maymana has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").