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Weather & Climate in Banū, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banū experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 339 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6335°N, 69.2602°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,336 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 146 km | 226 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 112 km | 142 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 135 km | 223 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 132 km | 108 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 138 km | 209 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 130 km | 207 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 115 km | 113 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 119 km | 228 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 125 km | 114 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 138 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 125 km | 114 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 123 km | 226 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 44 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 81 km | 100 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 137 km | 272 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 228 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 145 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Banū has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 9°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.1").