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Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan
Sar-e Pol Province · Afghanistan
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is a small city in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan with a population of 7,756. Elevation: 7,008 ft (2,136 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,756 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,008 ft (2,136 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5473°, 65.5676° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Sar-e Pol Province |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6 inches (320 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches (20 cm) |
About Qal‘ah-ye Shahr
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is a small city in Afghanistan (Sar-e Pol Province) with a population of 7,756. The city sits at an elevation of 7,008 feet (2,136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,008 ft (2,136 m) |
| Area | 2,918.9 sq mi (7,559.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5473°N, 65.5676°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.0").
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What is the population of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr?
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a population of 7,756 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,918.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qal‘ah-ye Shahr?
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.