Gardez, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

103,601 Population 34,649/sq mi density

7,572 ft Elevation 2,308 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Gardez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,572 ft (2,308 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	34,649/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5974°N, 69.2259°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on May 19, 2025.

Feb 11, 1999	27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M6.0	75 km
Jun 21, 2022	55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan	M6.0	68 km
Jun 11, 1995	37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan	M5.7	116 km
Apr 24, 2013	16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan	M5.5	138 km
May 9, 2018	18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan	M5.4	131 km
Mar 9, 2001	16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan	M5.3	135 km
Apr 19, 1990	19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.3	67 km
Jul 18, 2022	50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan	M5.2	64 km
Apr 16, 2009	39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.2	102 km
Jul 18, 2004	33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan	M5.2	34 km
Apr 2, 1990	40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan	M5.1	98 km
Oct 30, 2009	34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.1	98 km
Apr 16, 2009	38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.1	95 km
Feb 24, 1993	9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan	M4.9	147 km
Jan 4, 2004	2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan	M4.9	149 km
Jun 25, 1997	15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan	M4.9	105 km
May 8, 2018	19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan	M4.8	92 km
May 18, 2012	37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M4.8	108 km
Sep 25, 2011	26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan	M4.8	96 km
Sep 20, 2011	13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan	M4.8	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	2.5 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
April	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in	Driest
October	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in

Gardez has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (0.1").

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