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Weather & Climate in Shibirghān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shibirghān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 255.5 sq mi (661.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6676°N, 65.7529°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Oct 1, 1991 | 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 45 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 93 km | 26 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 26 km NNE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 36 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 18 km N of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Shibirghān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 36°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").