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Weather & Climate in Panjāb, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panjāb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.3°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,950 ft (2,728 m) |
| Area | 896.5 sq mi (2,322.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3880°N, 67.0233°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 38 km NNE of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Jan 3, 2016 | 78 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 79 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| May 16, 2006 | 62 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 57 km NE of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 49 km W of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 50 km NNW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 103 km | 75 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 45 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M3.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M3.2 | 94 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Panjāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 6°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").