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Weather & Climate in Farah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 269.0 sq mi (696.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3745°N, 62.1164°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 23, 2005 | 114 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 115 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1991 | 56 km WSW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 120 km SW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M3.6 | 138 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in |
Farah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").