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Weather & Climate in Sang-e Māshah, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sang-e Māshah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 349 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,150 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,150 ft (2,484 m) |
| Area | 1,244.8 sq mi (3,224.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1396°N, 67.4405°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 108 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 106 km | 40 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 32 km SSW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 31 km NE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 26 km NNE of Sharan, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 27 km SW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 55 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 28 km W of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 45 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 141 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Sang-e Māshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 11°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").