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Weather & Climate in Chisht-e Sharīf, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chisht-e Sharīf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 345 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,157 ft (1,572 m) |
| Area | 1,646.7 sq mi (4,265.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3473°N, 63.7397°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 54 km | 179 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Chisht-e Sharīf has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 17°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").