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Weather & Climate in Nahrīn, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nahrīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Area | 389.9 sq mi (1,009.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0649°N, 69.1334°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,653 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 130 km | 226 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 116 km | 142 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 150 km | 205 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 147 km | 204 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 140 km | 204 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 137 km | 108 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 124 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 120 km | 223 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 140 km | 129 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 146 km | 222 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 147 km | 210 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 16 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 117 km | 207 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 116 km | 113 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 138 km | 205 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 131 km | 114 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 99 km | 228 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in |
Nahrīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 34°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.0").