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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 12,087 |
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6539°, 61.1978° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Herat |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.9 inches (252 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6539°N, 61.1978°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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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What is the population of Kuhsān?
Kuhsān has a population of 12,087 residents and is located in Afghanistan..
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. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches.
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