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Weather & Climate in Qāshqāl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qāshqāl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 335 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,686 ft (1,733 m) |
| Area | 260.8 sq mi (675.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0398°N, 69.0069°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
457 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 135 km | 114 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 139 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 125 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 127 km | 112 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 72 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 125 km | 92 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 90 km | 91 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 139 km | 30 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in |
Qāshqāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 20°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.1").