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Weather & Climate in Zaranj, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaranj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 359.3 sq mi (930.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9596°N, 61.8604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 1994 | 99 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M6.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1994 | 91 km W of Z?bol, Iran | M6.1 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 88 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M6.1 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 97 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 101 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 61 km N of Zahedan, Iran | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 100 km W of Z?bol, Iran | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 101 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1994 | 109 km NNE of No?rat?b?d, Iran | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 95 km W of Z?bol, Iran | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 91 km W of Z?bol, Iran | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 64 km NNE of Zahedan, Iran | M3.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in |
Zaranj has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 45°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").