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Weather & Climate in Shwāk, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shwāk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 346 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,546 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,546 ft (2,300 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4239°N, 69.3768°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 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 93 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 145 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 103 km | 30 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 145 km | 38 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 89 km | 40 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan | M4.8 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 114 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in |
Shwāk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 18°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (0.4").