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Weather & Climate in Ōkak, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ōkak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,066 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,066 ft (3,068 m) |
| Area | 265.4 sq mi (687.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8979°N, 67.9565°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 150 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 19 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 143 km | 16 km |
| May 17, 2017 | 24 km NW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 76 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 20 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 32 km SSW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 8 km E of Paghm?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 38 km NNE of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 31 km NE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Ōkak has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.0").