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Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd, Afghanistan

Kandahar · Afghanistan

Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd is a small town in Kandahar, Afghanistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,174 ft (1,577 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd

Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd

Khakrez, also written Khakriz and Khak Reiz, is a village and the district center of Khakrez District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. It is located at the base of a mountain range in the western part of the district at 31.9856°N 65.4728°E and 1,516 m altitude. It is also known as Darvishan. Khakrez is the location of the district center building and the Shah Agha Shrine or Shah Maqsud Shrine, one of the oldest historical Islamic sites in Afghanistan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Coordinates31.9848°, 65.4736°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKandahar
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (208 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.4 inches (19 cm)

About Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd

Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd is a small town in Afghanistan (Kandahar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet (1,577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 342 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Afghanistan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area308.9 sq mi (800.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.9848°N, 65.4736°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
79% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 16, 2022.

Feb 5, 1992 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan M5.5 142 km
Feb 5, 1992 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan M5.0 148 km
Jul 24, 2019 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.5 114 km
Mar 16, 2022 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.1 128 km
Aug 28, 2019 42 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan M4.0 137 km
Jan 4, 2020 21 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in

Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 34°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ahmad Shah Baba International AirportKDHLarge Airport
Tarinkot AirportTIISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,516 m (4,974 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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Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches, with 7.4 inches of snow.

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