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Weather & Climate in Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,008 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,008 ft (2,136 m) |
| Area | 2,918.9 sq mi (7,559.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5473°N, 65.5676°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 18 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 42 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 10 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 8 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 98 km | 15 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 54 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 58 km | 27 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 116 km | 24 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 42 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.0").