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Weather & Climate in Dowlat Shāh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dowlat Shāh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 341 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,089 ft (1,551 m) |
| Area | 341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9504°N, 70.0710°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
713 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 120 km | 142 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 126 km | 108 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 126 km | 113 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 123 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 135 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 42 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 110 km | 100 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 120 km | 99 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 49 km | 64 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 97 km | 117 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 113 km | 48 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 76 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 124 km | 107 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Dowlat Shāh has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 21°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and September the driest (0.3").