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Weather & Climate in Ghōriyān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghōriyān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 345 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 1,125.4 sq mi (2,914.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3448°N, 61.4932°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 2, 2020 | 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.2 | 141 km | 41 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 82 km WSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M5.1 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.0 | 149 km | 64 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 121 km SSW of T?r Pul, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2024 | 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 72 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 79 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 86 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 27 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Ghōriyān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").