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Ghōriyān, Afghanistan
Herat · Afghanistan
Ghōriyān is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 12,404. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Ghōriyān
Ghurian is a city and the administrative center of Ghurian District in Herat Province, Afghanistan. It is 790 m high with a population of more than 54,000 people. It is situated south of the Hari River along the Mashhad-Herat highway at 34.34°N 61.47°E. There is a local TV station and a health center. Ghurian is close to the old city of Pushang. In 2020 Ghurian was connected by rail to Khaf in Iran.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,404 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3448°, 61.4932° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Herat |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.3 inches (161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.8 inches (12 cm) |
About Ghōriyān
Ghōriyān is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 12,404. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Ghōriyān
Ghōriyān has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 355 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 1,125.4 sq mi (2,914.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3448°N, 61.4932°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Ghōriyān has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Train Stations in Ghōriyān
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ghōriyān
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ghōriyān
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد جامع باستانی | |
| مسجد جامع حاج بیت خان |
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What is the population of Ghōriyān?
Ghōriyān has a population of 12,404 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,125.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ghōriyān?
Ghōriyān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.