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Khāsh, Afghanistan

Nimroz · Afghanistan

Khāsh is a small city in Nimroz, Afghanistan with a population of 15,133. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,133 Population 4/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Khāsh

Khash is a village in the Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, in western Afghanistan It is located on the Khash River 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Farah.

People

Population15,133
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population15,133
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates31.5292°, 62.7906°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceNimroz
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (61 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khāsh

Khāsh is a small city in Afghanistan (Nimroz) with a population of 15,133. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Khāsh

Khāsh has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (36.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 62 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F -5.4° / 21.9° 13.9
Feb 12°C / 54°F -2.8° / 27.9° 4.4
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 1.9° / 33.6° 9.0
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 8° / 38.7° 6.9
May 29.7°C / 85°F 13.9° / 43.4° 3.7
Jun 34.6°C / 94°F 19° / 48.1° 0.1
Jul 36.9°C / 98°F 24.5° / 48.8° 0.6
Aug 34°C / 93°F 19.2° / 47° 0.2
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 14° / 42.4° 0.0
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 7.9° / 37.5° 2.6
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 2.4° / 30° 14.3
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F -3.5° / 22.3° 5.8
Khāsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Afghanistan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area3,418.6 sq mi (8,854.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates31.5292°N, 62.7906°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 26, 2001.

May 26, 2001 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan M4.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in

Khāsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 45°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Khāsh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nimroz AirportIMZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
553 m (1,814 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 Khāsh

What is the population of Khāsh?

Khāsh has a population of 15,133 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,418.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khāsh?

Khāsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches.

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