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Weather & Climate in Ḩukūmat-e Shīnkaī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ḩukūmat-e Shīnkaī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 345 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,352 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,352 ft (1,936 m) |
| Area | 269.8 sq mi (698.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9830°N, 67.3356°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 16, 1993 | 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M5.6 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 km SE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 34 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 73 km W of Zhob, Pakistan | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 82 km NW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.3 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 26 km ENE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1995 | 27 km NE of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 55 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Ḩukūmat-e Shīnkaī has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").