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Weather & Climate in Bāmyān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bāmyān has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,366 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,366 ft (2,550 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8216°N, 67.8273°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 18 km NNW of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 23 km SE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 36 km SE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 144 km | 74 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 59 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 20 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Bāmyān has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 11°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.0").