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Weather & Climate in Uruzgān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uruzgān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Area | 1,244.8 sq mi (3,224.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9278°N, 66.6325°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 144 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 45 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2000 | 34 km ESE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 21 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M3.2 | 134 km | 99 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Uruzgān has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").