Bāmyān weather in January
In January, Bāmyān sees average daytime highs of -9°C and overnight lows near -18°C, with 36 mm of precipitation across 7.1 wet days and about 9.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near -9°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 42 min at the start of January to 10 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Bāmyān's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bāmyān's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -9°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- -18°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- 7.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 54 min
- 7:11 AM – 5:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.76 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Bāmyān is The Cradle of Hazara Civilization.
- Density
- 1,768/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~2799 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near -9°C through the month.
A typical January day in Bāmyān reaches about -9°C in the afternoon and slips back to -18°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -15°C and -4°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 3°C cooler than December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -9 | -9 | -9 |
| Avg low (°C) | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -17 | -17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -8 | -17 |
| 2 | -8 | -17 |
| 3 | -8 | -17 |
| 4 | -8 | -17 |
| 5 | -9 | -17 |
| 6 | -9 | -18 |
| 7 | -9 | -18 |
| 8 | -9 | -18 |
| 9 | -9 | -18 |
| 10 | -9 | -18 |
| 11 | -9 | -18 |
| 12 | -9 | -18 |
| 13 | -9 | -18 |
| 14 | -10 | -18 |
| 15 | -10 | -18 |
| 16 | -10 | -18 |
| 17 | -10 | -18 |
| 18 | -10 | -18 |
| 19 | -10 | -18 |
| 20 | -10 | -18 |
| 21 | -10 | -18 |
| 22 | -10 | -18 |
| 23 | -10 | -18 |
| 24 | -10 | -18 |
| 25 | -10 | -18 |
| 26 | -10 | -18 |
| 27 | -10 | -18 |
| 28 | -10 | -18 |
| 29 | -9 | -18 |
| 30 | -9 | -17 |
| 31 | -9 | -17 |
How January really feels in Bāmyān
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Bāmyān weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -9° / -18° | 36 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -8° / -16° | 47 | 8.7 | 10 | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -3° / -11° | 50 | 9.2 | 10 | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -5° | 42 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 12.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 11° / 0° | 58 | 14 | 3.6 | 13.8 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 16° / 4° | 21 | 5.9 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 19° / 6° | 7 | 1.6 | 0 | 14.1 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 19° / 6° | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 13.3 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 16° / 2° | 5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 12.2 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 9° / -3° | 15 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 11.1 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 1° / -9° | 23 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -6° / -16° | 24 | 5 | 5.7 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Bāmyān gets around 36 mm of rain and snow over 7.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 22% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days, and about 8 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Snow chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 23 |
| 2 | 20 | 23 |
| 3 | 20 | 24 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 |
| 5 | 21 | 25 |
| 6 | 22 | 26 |
| 7 | 22 | 26 |
| 8 | 22 | 26 |
| 9 | 23 | 26 |
| 10 | 23 | 26 |
| 11 | 22 | 26 |
| 12 | 22 | 26 |
| 13 | 22 | 25 |
| 14 | 22 | 25 |
| 15 | 21 | 24 |
| 16 | 21 | 24 |
| 17 | 21 | 24 |
| 18 | 21 | 24 |
| 19 | 21 | 24 |
| 20 | 21 | 24 |
| 21 | 22 | 24 |
| 22 | 22 | 25 |
| 23 | 22 | 25 |
| 24 | 23 | 25 |
| 25 | 23 | 26 |
| 26 | 24 | 27 |
| 27 | 25 | 28 |
| 28 | 26 | 29 |
| 29 | 27 | 30 |
| 30 | 28 | 31 |
| 31 | 28 | 32 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 3 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 3 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 42 min at the start of January to 10 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:11 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 4:53 PM to 5:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.7 | 7:11 | 4:53 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 7:11 | 4:54 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 7:11 | 4:54 |
| 4 | 9.7 | 7:11 | 4:55 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 7:12 | 4:56 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 7:12 | 4:57 |
| 7 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 4:57 |
| 8 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 4:58 |
| 9 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 4:59 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 5:00 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 5:01 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 5:01 |
| 13 | 9.8 | 7:11 | 5:02 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 7:11 | 5:03 |
| 15 | 9.9 | 7:11 | 5:04 |
| 16 | 9.9 | 7:11 | 5:05 |
| 17 | 9.9 | 7:11 | 5:06 |
| 18 | 9.9 | 7:10 | 5:07 |
| 19 | 10.0 | 7:10 | 5:08 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 7:10 | 5:09 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 7:10 | 5:10 |
| 22 | 10.0 | 7:09 | 5:11 |
| 23 | 10.0 | 7:09 | 5:12 |
| 24 | 10.1 | 7:08 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 10.1 | 7:08 | 5:14 |
| 26 | 10.1 | 7:07 | 5:15 |
| 27 | 10.1 | 7:07 | 5:16 |
| 28 | 10.2 | 7:06 | 5:16 |
| 29 | 10.2 | 7:06 | 5:17 |
| 30 | 10.2 | 7:05 | 5:18 |
| 31 | 10.2 | 7:05 | 5:19 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 3.76 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.4 kWh/m² to a high of 8.2 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 3.76 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Bāmyān?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bāmyān.
What to pack for Bāmyān in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Bāmyān sees daytime highs around -9°C and nights near -18°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Bāmyān in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bāmyān peaks around June 23 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bāmyān in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bāmyān is worst in May — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Bāmyān?
Bāmyān sits at 34.8°N, 67.8°E, 2,550 m above sea level, in Afghanistan. The nearest listed city is Bāzār-e Yakāwlang, 79 km away.
Topography around Bāmyān
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bāmyān.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bāmyān has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 328 m around an average of 2,583 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,216 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,874 m.
The land around Bāmyān is covered by bare terrain (59%) and cropland (30%) within 3 km, bare terrain (68%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and grassland (52%) and bare terrain (46%) within 80 km.
Afghanistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 17% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $417
- 2024
- Happiness
- 1.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 15.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bāmyān (34.8216°, 67.8273°, elevation 2,550 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).