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Weather & Climate in Deh-e Şalāḩ, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deh-e Şalāḩ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 339 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,354 ft (1,632 m) |
| Area | 389.9 sq mi (1,009.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6903°N, 69.3151°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,522 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 | 138 km | 226 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 105 km | 142 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 146 km | 204 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 130 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 127 km | 223 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 125 km | 108 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 149 km | 210 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 131 km | 129 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 150 km | 222 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 41 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 108 km | 113 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 122 km | 207 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 111 km | 228 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 146 km | 205 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 119 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 131 km | 120 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 115 km | 226 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 124 km | 114 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 129 km | 272 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Deh-e Şalāḩ has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 9°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.1").