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Weather & Climate in Gardez, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gardez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,572 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,572 ft (2,308 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5974°N, 69.2259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 138 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 98 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 92 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 141 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Gardez has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (0.1").