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Weather & Climate in Mīr Bachah Kōṯ, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mīr Bachah Kōṯ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,489 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7500°N, 69.1190°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
314 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 131 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 104 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 92 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 13 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Mīr Bachah Kōṯ has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").