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Weather & Climate in Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pul-e ‘Alam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,302 ft (1,921 m) |
| Area | 264.0 sq mi (683.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9953°N, 69.0227°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 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 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 125 km | 64 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 135 km | 62 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 95 km | 31 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 121 km | 40 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 63 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Pul-e ‘Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (0.1").