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Weather & Climate in Mīrān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mīrān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 346 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,061 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,061 ft (2,457 m) |
| Area | 621.5 sq mi (1,609.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2204°N, 68.3126°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 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 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 144 km | 62 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 127 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 40 km S of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 37 km S of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 18 km NNW of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Mīrān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and September the driest (0.0").