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Weather & Climate in Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sar-e Pul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2154°N, 65.9325°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 90 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 12 km SSW of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Sar-e Pul has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 35°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").