Lab-Sar, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

1,068 Population 2/sq mi density

3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Lab-Sar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Area	494.6 sq mi (1,281.0 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0263°N, 66.8380°W
Timezone	Asia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.0"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 1, 1994	Central Afghanistan	M6.1	102 km
Apr 18, 2010	77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M5.6	86 km
Oct 1, 1991	18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan	M5.3	125 km
Jan 18, 2005	63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan	M5.3	116 km
Apr 17, 2001	15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan	M5.1	98 km
Jul 13, 2014	32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan	M5.0	88 km
Jan 15, 2007	26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan	M5.0	145 km
Apr 4, 2001	Central Afghanistan	M5.0	80 km
Jan 30, 1994	72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M5.0	86 km
Sep 22, 2019	20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan	M4.9	143 km
Apr 3, 1994	33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan	M4.8	55 km
Feb 18, 2024	23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan	M4.8	59 km
Jun 26, 2007	54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan	M4.8	99 km
Apr 19, 2010	70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M4.8	78 km
Feb 3, 2022	9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan	M4.8	132 km
Aug 30, 1999	33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan	M4.7	34 km
Jan 15, 2007	10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan	M4.7	130 km
May 28, 2006	26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan	M4.7	74 km
Jan 15, 2007	8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan	M4.6	132 km
Jun 4, 2005	60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan	M4.6	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	1.6 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	69°F (20°C)	0.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in

Lab-Sar has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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