Farah, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

43,561 Population 162/sq mi density

2,172 ft Elevation 662 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Farah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)

Annual Average	68.9°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,172 ft (662 m)
Area	269.0 sq mi (696.6 km²)
Population Density	162/sq mi
Coordinates	32.3745°N, 62.1164°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"

92% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 2, 2021.

Apr 23, 2005	114 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan	M4.8	132 km
Aug 2, 2021	115 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan	M4.5	141 km
Apr 3, 1991	56 km WSW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan	M4.2	92 km
May 15, 2005	120 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan	M3.6	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
March	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in
June	90°F (32°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	94°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	89°F (32°C)	0.0 in
September	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
November	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in

Farah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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