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Weather & Climate in Nīkêh, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nīkêh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 348 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,163 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,163 ft (2,488 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.1893°N, 69.2718°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 119 km 33 km
Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 26 km 4 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 74 km 28 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 116 km 19 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 102 km 33 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 89 km 33 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 133 km 6 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 25 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 35 km 10 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 130 km 30 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 91 km 13 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 125 km 4 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 150 km 33 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 69 km 40 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 140 km 12 km
Apr 11, 2022 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan M4.8 120 km 41 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 130 km 31 km
Jan 23, 1999 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan M4.7 91 km 33 km
Sep 13, 2010 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan M4.7 55 km 35 km
Jul 12, 2006 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan M4.7 83 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Nīkêh has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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