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Weather & Climate in Sar Chakān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sar Chakān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 343 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 213.2 sq mi (552.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7018°N, 65.2306°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 25 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 25 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 42 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 29 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 57 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 24 km NW of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Tukz?r, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 41 km | 27 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1993 | 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1996 | 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 19 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in |
Sar Chakān has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").