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Weather & Climate in Muqêr, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muqêr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 349 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 243.4 sq mi (630.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8201°N, 67.7693°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 64 km | 13 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 78 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 76 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 57 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 32 km SSW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 70 km SW of Wana, Pakistan | M4.4 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 31 km NE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 56 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 26 km NNE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 36 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Muqêr has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").