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Weather & Climate in Mashhad, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mashhad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 323 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 542.6 sq mi (1,405.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8167°N, 70.1021°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 49 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 84 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 96 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 106 km | 213 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 72 km | 205 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 89 km | 187 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 100 km | 212 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 88 km | 196 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 107 km | 228 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 82 km | 192 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 57 km | 204 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 96 km | 236 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 76 km | 217 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 69 km | 204 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 50 km | 223 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 94 km | 141 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 107 km | 227 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 106 km | 108 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 53 km | 209 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Mashhad has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.1").