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Weather & Climate in Nayak, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nayak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 336 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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,379 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,379 ft (2,554 m) |
| Area | 2,897.2 sq mi (7,503.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7341°N, 66.9529°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 38 km NNE of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 53 km SW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 142 km | 35 km |
| May 16, 2006 | 62 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 79 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jan 3, 2016 | 78 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 60 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Nayak has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").