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Weather & Climate in Zōr Kōṯ, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zōr Kōṯ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 346 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,053 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,053 ft (1,845 m) |
| Area | 266.1 sq mi (689.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5415°N, 69.7345°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 118 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 76 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 110 km | 38 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Zōr Kōṯ has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 18°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and October the driest (0.4").