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Weather & Climate in Zaṟah Sharan, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaṟah Sharan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,067 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,067 ft (2,154 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1464°N, 68.7921°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 47 km | 13 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 27 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 40 km S of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Jan 23, 1999 | 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.7 | 95 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 29 km | 40 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 14 km SSE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.6 | 134 km | 47 km |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 67 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 28 km W of Gulishah Kach, Pakistan | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Zaṟah Sharan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and September the driest (0.0").