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Weather & Climate in Eslam Qaleh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eslam Qaleh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,382 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 1,387.3 sq mi (3,593.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6667°N, 61.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 10, 1997 | 58 km E of Q?’en, Iran | M7.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 61 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M6.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 75 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.5 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 71 km E of Q?’en, Iran | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.2 | 94 km | 41 km |
| May 2, 2017 | 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 63 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 82 km WSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M5.1 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.0 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 74 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 81 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 71 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 43 km ESE of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Iran | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 68 km ENE of Q?’en, Iran | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Eslam Qaleh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").