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Weather & Climate in Lab-Sar, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lab-Sar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 9.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 494.6 sq mi (1,281.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0263°N, 66.8380°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2014 | 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 72 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 20 km NNW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 55 km | 21 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 54 km S of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2010 | 70 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 78 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 130 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 60 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in |
Lab-Sar has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").