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Weather & Climate in Lashkar Gāh, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lashkar Gāh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 271.3 sq mi (702.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5938°N, 64.3716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 26, 2001 | 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Lashkar Gāh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 43°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").