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Weather & Climate in Rustāq, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rustāq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,311 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) |
| Area | 846.1 sq mi (2,191.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1260°N, 69.8305°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,587 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 90 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 124 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 137 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 145 km | 213 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 137 km | 212 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 113 km | 205 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 127 km | 187 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 142 km | 228 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 127 km | 196 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 120 km | 192 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 133 km | 236 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 98 km | 204 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 110 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 116 km | 217 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 118 km | 207 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 148 km | 108 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 146 km | 227 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 95 km | 209 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 135 km | 141 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Rustāq has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.0").