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Weather & Climate in ’Unābah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Unābah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 344 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,807 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2325°N, 69.3772°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
837 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 127 km | 142 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 142 km | 108 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 131 km | 113 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 137 km | 114 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 150 km | 228 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 102 km | 114 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 101 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 135 km | 99 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 123 km | 117 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 132 km | 47 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 110 km | 64 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 133 km | 107 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
’Unābah has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.2").