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Kuhsān, Afghanistan

Herat · Afghanistan

Kuhsān is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 12,087. Elevation: 2,428 ft (740 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

12,087 Population 9/sq mi density
2,428 ft Elevation 740 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Kuhsān

Kohsan is a town and the administrative center of Kohsan District, Herat Province, Afghanistan. The population is 12,463. It is located at 34°39′14″N 61°11′52″E at 737 m altitude, near the Hari River and not far from the border with Iran.

People

Population12,087
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Population12,087
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Coordinates34.6539°, 61.1978°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHerat
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation9.9 inches (252 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kuhsān

Kuhsān is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 12,087. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet (740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Kuhsān

Kuhsān 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -11.6° / 17.2° 34.5
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -7.4° / 21.5° 45.4
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F -5° / 27.6° 99.3
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 1.4° / 32.9° 58.8
May 21.3°C / 70°F 7.9° / 35.8° 23.7
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 13.3° / 40.5° 0.7
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 18° / 41.5° 0.2
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 13.4° / 40.2° 0.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 8.3° / 36.6° 0.2
Oct 15.3°C / 59°F 2° / 30.9° 4.7
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F -5.4° / 26.1° 36.5
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F -8.4° / 17.8° 50.9
Kuhsān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Afghanistan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Area1,387.3 sq mi (3,593.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates34.6539°N, 61.1978°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Apr 5, 2017 61 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M6.1 143 km
Nov 8, 1999 75 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.5 119 km
Jan 2, 2020 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran M5.5 103 km
Nov 9, 1999 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.4 126 km
Jul 3, 2003 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.2 99 km
Jul 1, 2012 82 km WSW of T?yb?d, Iran M5.1 118 km
May 2, 2017 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 143 km
Apr 5, 2017 63 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 145 km
Dec 5, 1999 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.0 113 km
Nov 9, 1999 74 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.9 115 km
May 2, 2003 81 km S of Sarakhs, Iran M4.8 129 km
May 1, 2025 43 km ESE of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Iran M4.8 150 km
May 29, 1993 68 km ENE of Q?’en, Iran M4.7 144 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 65 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 84 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 37 km
Aug 8, 2022 62 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M4.5 131 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 50 km
Jul 1, 2005 84 km SE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M4.5 125 km
May 21, 2023 68 km N of Torbat-e Jām, Iran M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Kuhsān has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
740 m (2,428 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 Kuhsān

What is the population of Kuhsān?

Kuhsān has a population of 12,087 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,387.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuhsān?

Kuhsān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches.

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