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Weather & Climate in Salām Khēl, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salām Khēl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 346 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,930 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,930 ft (2,417 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6707°N, 69.3298°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 126 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 104 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 129 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Salām Khēl has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (0.2").