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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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 344 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,636 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,636 ft (1,718 m) |
| Area | 1,646.7 sq mi (4,265.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0298°N, 63.8395°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 26, 2001 | 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 179 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in |
Dasht-e Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 27°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").