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Weather & Climate in Zīṟūk ‘Alāqahdārī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zīṟūk ‘Alāqahdārī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 348 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,664 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,664 ft (2,336 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1581°N, 69.3128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 21 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 69 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M5.4 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan | M4.8 | 117 km | 41 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 71 km | 40 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1999 | 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.7 | 50 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in |
Zīṟūk ‘Alāqahdārī has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.4").