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Khān Neshīn, Afghanistan

Helmand · Afghanistan

Khān Neshīn is a small city in Helmand, Afghanistan with a population of 25,600. Elevation: 2,106 ft (642 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

25,600 Population 3/sq mi density
2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
2.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Khān Neshīn

Khanashin, or Khan Neshin, is a village located in the Reg District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan at 30.5494°N 63.7897°E at 642 altitude. It is close to the Helmand River and 168 km southwest of Lashkargah. It has been identified by the USGS as the site of a deposit, called the Khanneshin carbonatite, of at least 1 million tons of rare earth element ore.

People

Population25,600
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain2.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population25,600
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Coordinates30.5488°, 63.7888°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHelmand
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.6 inches (67 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khān Neshīn

Khān Neshīn is a small city in Afghanistan (Helmand) with a population of 25,600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Khān Neshīn

Khān Neshīn has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (35.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 240 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 48°F -4.6° / 24° 51.7
Feb 13°C / 55°F -1.2° / 29.2° 11.6
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 2.4° / 34° 24.7
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 9.6° / 38.1° 16.1
May 29.4°C / 85°F 14.1° / 42.2° 3.9
Jun 33.7°C / 93°F 18.6° / 47.1° 0.4
Jul 35.8°C / 96°F 23.4° / 47.5° 14.1
Aug 32.9°C / 91°F 19.2° / 46.1° 12.1
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 14.6° / 41.1° 17.2
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 9.2° / 36.6° 48.6
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 3.4° / 31.4° 36.0
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F -2.7° / 23.8° 3.8
Khān Neshīn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Afghanistan avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area7,451.7 sq mi (19,300.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates30.5488°N, 63.7888°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 17, 2013.

Oct 25, 2009 90 km NW of Dalbandin, Pakistan M5.6 110 km
Feb 26, 2012 60 km N of Dalbandin, Pakistan M4.7 138 km
May 26, 2001 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan M4.6 132 km
Apr 17, 2013 108 km WNW of Dalbandin, Pakistan M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 94°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in

Khān Neshīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 47°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Khān Neshīn

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camp Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Dwyer AirportDWRSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
642 m (2,106 ft)

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khān Neshīn

What is the population of Khān Neshīn?

Khān Neshīn has a population of 25,600 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,451.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khān Neshīn?

Khān Neshīn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.

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