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Weather & Climate in Zarghūn Shahr, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zarghūn Shahr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,955 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Area | 243.4 sq mi (630.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8473°N, 68.4457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan | M5.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 41 km | 13 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.8 | 19 km | 40 km |
| Jan 23, 1999 | 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.7 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 1992 | 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 28 km W of Gulishah Kach, Pakistan | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 14 km SSE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.6 | 135 km | 47 km |
| May 28, 2018 | 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 17 km | 40 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2004 | 44 km SSW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 52 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 44 km SW of Ghazni, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 52 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Zarghūn Shahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and September the driest (0.0").