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Weather & Climate in Stêr Giyān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stêr Giyān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 348 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,995 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,995 ft (2,132 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9770°N, 69.3731°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 10 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 49 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M5.4 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 141 km | 4 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 74 km | 40 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 146 km | 31 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 54 km WSW of Kulachi, Pakistan | M4.8 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan | M4.8 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.7 | 38 km | 35 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Stêr Giyān has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.3").