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Weather & Climate in Tukzār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tukzār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,970 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,970 ft (1,210 m) |
| Area | 494.6 sq mi (1,281.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9483°N, 66.4213°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 94 km | 26 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tukzār has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").