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Weather & Climate in Chahār Burj, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chahār Burj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,094 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,094 ft (943 m)
Area1,379.9 sq mi (3,573.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates34.2448°N, 62.1917°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 78 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 59 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 82 km 10 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 52 km 10 km
Nov 6, 1990 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan M4.5 95 km 179 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 33 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 60 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 27 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 24 km 9 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 93 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in

Chahār Burj has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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