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Weather & Climate in Sangar Sarāy, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangar Sarāy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 88°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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4074°N, 70.6394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 81 km | 114 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 41 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 145 km | 117 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 57 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 91 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 62 km | 30 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 45 km ENE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 104 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 13 km | 73 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Sangar Sarāy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 45°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.4").