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Herāt, Afghanistan

Full City Profile

574,300 Population 10,402/sq mi density
3,041 ft Elevation 927 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Herāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Area55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²)
Population Density10,402/sq mi
Coordinates34.3482°N, 62.1997°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jan 17, 2022 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M5.3 145 km
Jan 17, 2022 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M4.9 149 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 68 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 48 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 74 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 48 km
Nov 6, 1990 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan M4.5 97 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 31 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 50 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 18 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 14 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in

Herāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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