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Weather & Climate in La‘l, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La‘l has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 332 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,177 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,177 ft (2,797 m) |
| Area | 2,897.2 sq mi (7,503.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5014°N, 66.2800°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1997 | 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 50 km NNW of B?my?n, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 139 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
La‘l has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 6°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.0").