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Weather & Climate in Chahār Qal‘ah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chahār Qal‘ah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,795 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,795 ft (2,376 m) |
| Area | 265.4 sq mi (687.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5527°N, 68.2983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 40 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 69 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 40 km S of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 124 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 69 km | 40 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 19 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 52 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 38 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Chahār Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and September the driest (0.0").