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Weather & Climate in Sar Kāṉī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sar Kāṉī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 332 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7902°N, 71.1096°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
418 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 148 km | 142 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 138 km | 108 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 149 km | 129 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 140 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 144 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 68 km | 114 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 138 km | 99 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 87 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 112 km | 117 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 147 km | 107 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 70 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 141 km | 111 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 146 km | 91 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 43 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 115 km | 75 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 67 km NNE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 136 km | 94 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 123 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in |
Sar Kāṉī has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 19°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.7").