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Weather & Climate in Pul-e Ḩişār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pul-e Ḩişār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 339 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,493 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,493 ft (1,979 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6179°N, 69.4713°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,709 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 | 134 km | 226 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 95 km | 142 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 145 km | 205 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 144 km | 204 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 141 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 148 km | 217 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 122 km | 223 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 149 km | 220 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 125 km | 209 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 114 km | 108 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 145 km | 207 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 142 km | 210 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 121 km | 129 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 143 km | 222 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 149 km | 203 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 117 km | 207 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 98 km | 113 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 108 km | 228 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Pul-e Ḩişār has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.2").