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Weather & Climate in Siyāhgird, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Siyāhgird experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 335 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,161 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,161 ft (1,878 m) |
| Area | 53.9 sq mi (139.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0055°N, 68.8558°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 149 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 136 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 112 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 92 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 22 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Siyāhgird has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").