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Weather & Climate in Chāh Āb, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chāh Āb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 315 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,392 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,392 ft (1,034 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3977°N, 69.8146°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 116 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 147 km | 215 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 137 km | 205 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 146 km | 187 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 149 km | 196 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 140 km | 192 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 122 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 139 km | 217 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 133 km | 204 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 136 km | 220 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 141 km | 207 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 133 km | 110 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 121 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 119 km | 223 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 49 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 144 km | 203 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 138 km | 210 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 131 km | 222 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 39 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 141 km | 186 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 134 km | 194 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Chāh Āb has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 26°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").