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Weather & Climate in Urgun, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urgun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 347 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,244 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,244 ft (2,208 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9515°N, 69.1828°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 27 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 59 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M5.4 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan | M4.8 | 134 km | 41 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 56 km | 40 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.7 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 21 km NE of Tank, Pakistan | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 40 km S of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 35 km W of Tank, Pakistan | M4.7 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Jan 23, 1999 | 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Urgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and September the driest (0.1").