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Weather & Climate in Rū-ye Sang, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rū-ye Sang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 341 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,745 ft (1,751 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3200°N, 67.6339°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 7 km NE of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 14 km ENE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 146 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 44 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 27 km NW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 2 km WSW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Sep 29, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Pul-e Khumr?, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 17 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 140 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Rū-ye Sang has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").