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Weather & Climate in Qalāt, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qalāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,144 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,144 ft (1,568 m) |
| Area | 269.8 sq mi (698.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1058°N, 66.9083°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 16, 1993 | 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M5.6 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 km SE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 34 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 82 km NW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 26 km ENE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 45 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 38 km NNE of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.1 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 19 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Qalāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.0").