Istālif, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

41,413 Population 769/sq mi density

6,204 ft Elevation 1,891 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Istālif experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Area	53.9 sq mi (139.5 km²)
Population Density	769/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8327°N, 69.0776°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Mar 25, 2002	16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M6.1	138 km
Feb 11, 1999	27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M6.0	69 km
Apr 12, 2002	28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.9	129 km
Oct 25, 1990	51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan	M5.8	132 km
Jun 11, 2012	20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.7	135 km
Mar 27, 2002	19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.6	134 km
Apr 24, 2013	16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan	M5.5	110 km
Jun 11, 2012	24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.4	137 km
Jan 18, 2005	63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan	M5.3	128 km
Jan 2, 2001	12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.3	148 km
Apr 19, 1990	19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.3	109 km
Mar 2, 2022	34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan	M5.2	101 km
Jan 20, 2009	72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan	M5.2	139 km
Apr 16, 2009	39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.2	116 km
Aug 10, 1992	50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.2	145 km
Jun 24, 2021	10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan	M5.1	13 km
Mar 25, 2002	13 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.1	125 km
Apr 12, 2002	23 km SSE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.1	118 km
Oct 14, 2012	13 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.1	149 km
Apr 16, 2009	38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan	M5.1	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in

Istālif has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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