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Weather & Climate in Qaīşār, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaīşār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 4,949.0 sq mi (12,817.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6875°N, 64.2932°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 59 km | 15 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 106 km | 27 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 74 km | 42 km |
| Mar 6, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M3.8 | 144 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Qaīşār has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 20°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").