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Weather & Climate in Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 342 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Area | 308.9 sq mi (800.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9848°N, 65.4736°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 36 km NW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 19 km SSW of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 42 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 21 km S of Qal?t, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Zīārat-e Shāh Maqşūd has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 34°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").