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Shaykh Amīr Kêlay, Afghanistan

Khowst · Afghanistan

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay is a small town in Khowst, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,960 ft (1,207 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,960 ft Elevation 1,207 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

Sekhamir Kalay is a village and the center of Gurbuz District, Khost Province, Afghanistan. It is located at 33.2875°N 69.9125°E at 1,207 m altitude in the northwestern part of the district.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation3,960 ft (1,207 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,960 ft (1,207 m)
Coordinates33.2874°, 69.9128°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKhowst
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (564 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay is a small town in Afghanistan (Khowst) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet (1,207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Afghanistan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,960 ft (1,207 m)
Area266.1 sq mi (689.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.2874°N, 69.9128°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 1, 2025.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 131 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 119 km
Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 51 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 77 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 141 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 59 km
Jan 4, 1992 Afghanistan-Pakistan border region M5.4 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 83 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 108 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 39 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 47 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 101 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 92 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 100 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 133 km
Jun 5, 1992 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan M4.9 122 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 117 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 148 km
Sep 20, 2011 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M4.8 144 km
Apr 11, 2022 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan M4.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SZU Library0.0

Airports Near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khost International AirportKHTMedium Airport
Bannu AirportBNPSmall Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Miram Shah Airport-Small Airport
Parachinar AirportPAJSmall Airport
Salerno AirportOLRSmall Airport
Salerno North Field-Small Airport
Salerno South Airport-Small Airport
Thal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ددره ګي لوی جامع جومات

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,207 m (3,960 ft)

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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