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Weather & Climate in Sarfirāz Kalā, Afghanistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sarfirāz Kalā experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,909 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Area243.4 sq mi (630.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.9833°N, 67.9652°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 140 km 4 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 142 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 96 km 33 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 38 km 13 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 58 km 40 km
Aug 22, 1992 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 103 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2022 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M4.6 144 km 35 km
May 28, 2018 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 56 km 40 km
Feb 22, 2001 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.5 138 km 33 km
Aug 13, 2013 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 32 km 16 km
Jun 21, 2022 52 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan M4.5 144 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2019 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan M4.5 146 km 13 km
May 20, 2004 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 32 km 10 km
Sep 27, 1992 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 99 km 33 km
May 27, 2010 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan M4.4 136 km 7 km
Jan 27, 2016 32 km SSW of Baraki Barak, Afghanistan M4.4 111 km 25 km
Apr 19, 2002 68 km S of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.4 91 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2009 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.4 63 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1990 31 km NE of Sharan, Afghanistan M4.4 101 km 33 km
Aug 10, 2024 62 km NE of Qalāt, Afghanistan M4.3 77 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Wettest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Sarfirāz Kalā has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.0").

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