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Weather & Climate in Chīras, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chīras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,829 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,829 ft (2,691 m) |
| Area | 2,918.9 sq mi (7,559.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4167°N, 65.9823°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 37 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 65 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 70 km | 30 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 100 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 88 km | 27 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Chīras has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 10°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").