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Weather & Climate in Fayrōz Kōh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fayrōz Kōh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,425 ft (2,263 m) |
| Area | 262.4 sq mi (679.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5195°N, 65.2509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 42 km SE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Fayrōz Kōh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").