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Weather & Climate in Shahr-e Şafā, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shahr-e Şafā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 348 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 308.9 sq mi (800.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8035°N, 66.3238°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 16, 1993 | 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M5.6 | 141 km | 27 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km SSW of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 63 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 28 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 25 km W of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 66 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 34 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 km SE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 102 km | 30 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 27 km NW of Pishin, Pakistan | M4.6 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 43 km SE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 39 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 64 km S of Qalāt, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 57 km SSE of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 26 km ENE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 82 km NW of Khadan Khak, Pakistan | M4.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Shahr-e Şafā has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 31°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.0").