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Weather & Climate in Mehtar Lām, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mehtar Lām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Area | 341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6714°N, 70.2094°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
348 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 148 km | 142 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 149 km | 114 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 56 km | 114 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 142 km | 100 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 146 km | 99 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 121 km | 117 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 16 km | 64 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 70 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 111 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 136 km | 92 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 43 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 75 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 57 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Mehtar Lām has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (0.2").