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Weather & Climate in Dasht-e Qal‘ah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dasht-e Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 323 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 152.2 sq mi (394.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1539°N, 69.4435°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,112 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 | 118 km | 226 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 142 km | 205 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 138 km | 204 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 126 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 145 km | 217 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 116 km | 223 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 142 km | 220 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 146 km | 207 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 120 km | 209 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 143 km | 194 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 136 km | 222 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 142 km | 210 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 144 km | 207 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 138 km | 203 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 48 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 146 km | 195 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 120 km | 207 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 58 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in |
Dasht-e Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 27°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.0").