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Weather & Climate in Tsowkêy, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsowkêy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 338 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6925°N, 70.9269°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 145 km | 108 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 146 km | 114 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 62 km | 114 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 143 km | 99 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 117 km | 117 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 67 km | 64 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 2 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 70 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 147 km | 111 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 91 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 67 km NNE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 148 km | 94 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 45 km ENE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 104 km | 104 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 43 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 125 km | 75 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 30 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in |
Tsowkêy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.6").