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Weather & Climate in Arghestān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arghestān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,144 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Area | 269.8 sq mi (698.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5598°N, 66.4893°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 16, 1993 | 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M5.6 | 110 km | 27 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km SSW of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 35 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 28 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 25 km W of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 km SE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 73 km | 30 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 34 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Alik Ghund, Pakistan | M4.7 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 27 km NW of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.6 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 14 km N of Alik Ghund, Pakistan | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 13 km NW of Alik Ghund, Pakistan | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 39 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in |
Arghestān has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").