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Spērah, Afghanistan

Khowst · Afghanistan

Spērah is a small town in Khowst, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,719 ft Elevation 1,743 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Spērah

Spera is a village and the district center of Spera District, Khost Province, Afghanistan. It is located on 33.2022°N 69.5161°E at 1,790 m altitude. The town is located within the heartland of the Zadran tribe of Pashtuns. During the US occupation of Afghanistan, Spera sat along a highly used smuggling route from Pakistan into Afghanistan. The area was known to harbor many ex members of both the Taliban and the Al Qaeda.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Coordinates33.2020°, 69.5152°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKhowst
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (653 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.7 inches (63 cm)

About Spērah

Spērah is a small town in Afghanistan (Khowst) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Spērah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°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 5,719 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Afghanistan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Area266.1 sq mi (689.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.2020°N, 69.5152°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 1, 2025.

Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 21 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 118 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 66 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 94 km
Jan 4, 1992 Afghanistan-Pakistan border region M5.4 146 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 93 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 89 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 16 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 25 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 121 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 119 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 112 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 114 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 150 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 149 km
Apr 11, 2022 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan M4.8 98 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 91 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 118 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 138 km
May 18, 2012 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Spērah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Spērah

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khost International AirportKHTMedium Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Miram Shah Airport-Small Airport
Parachinar AirportPAJSmall Airport
Salerno AirportOLRSmall Airport
Salerno North Field-Small Airport
Salerno South Airport-Small Airport
Shank Air BaseOAASmall Airport
Sharana AirstripOASSmall Airport
Urgun AirportURNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,790 m (5,873 ft)

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Spērah?

Spērah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 24.7 inches of snow.

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