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Weather & Climate in Qal‘ah-ye Fārsī, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘ah-ye Fārsī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 345 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) |
| Area | 952.8 sq mi (2,467.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7853°N, 63.2474°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 38 km | 179 km |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Qal‘ah-ye Fārsī has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 19°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").