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Weather & Climate in Paghmān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paghmān has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,638 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,638 ft (2,328 m) |
| Area | 965.3 sq mi (2,500.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5879°N, 68.9509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 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 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 116 km | 64 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 130 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 76 km | 62 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 37 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 13 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 109 km | 48 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 11 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 32 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 109 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Paghmān has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.1").