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Kunduz, Afghanistan

Kunduz · Afghanistan

Kunduz is a large city in Kunduz, Afghanistan with a population of 161,902. Elevation: 1,319 ft (402 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

161,902 Population 634/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Kunduz

Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025.
Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.

People

Population161,902
Density634/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Population161,902
Population Density634 / sq mi
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates36.7290°, 68.8570°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceKunduz
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation11.6 inches (294 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kunduz

Kunduz is a large city in Afghanistan (Kunduz) with a population of 161,902. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet (402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Kunduz

Kunduz has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (33°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 274 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.9°C / 41°F -5.5° / 20.2° 27.9
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F -3.7° / 24.1° 36.3
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F -0.1° / 29.9° 38.9
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 5.3° / 34° 25.8
May 24.3°C / 76°F 10.7° / 38.1° 16.7
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 17.1° / 42.7° 1.4
Jul 33°C / 91°F 22.1° / 43.4° 0.3
Aug 30°C / 86°F 19.1° / 41.5° 0.4
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 14.3° / 37.1° 1.5
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 6.8° / 30.5° 17.7
Nov 10.7°C / 51°F 0° / 26.3° 92.6
Dec 6°C / 43°F -3° / 19.8° 14.7
Kunduz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Afghanistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area255.3 sq mi (661.2 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates36.7290°N, 68.8570°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
70% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 147 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 119 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 141 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 145 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 85 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 142 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 116 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 119 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 99 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 109 km
Feb 27, 2010 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 140 km
Jun 11, 2012 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.7 90 km
Jul 23, 1993 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 143 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 59 km
Dec 25, 1995 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.6 125 km
Mar 27, 2002 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.6 90 km
Oct 21, 1994 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.5 85 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 96 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 45 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in

Kunduz has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 37°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kunduz

Institution Type Founded Website
Kunduz University University - ,
دانشگاه سلام University - ,

Schools in Kunduz

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مکتب متوسطه خواجه مشهد - - - -
لیسه غلام رسول شهید - - - -
لیسه عالی مولوی سراج الدین شهید - - - -
لیسه عالی غازی خان - - - -
لیسه خصوصی سعادت کندز - - - -
Nejat private high school - - - -
Fatima zahra female high school - - - -
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Hotels in Kunduz

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheap Hotel 3$, w/o wifi
Hotel, 2000-3000afg
د ښاروالۍ چمن هوټل

Cafes in Kunduz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilal

Clinics in Kunduz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rahman baba clinic

Bus Stations in Kunduz

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AF #1329677911

Gas Stations in Kunduz

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AF #12301989909
AF #12302007506
AF #12302055333
AF #12302055334
AF #12302073660
AF #12302073661
AF #12302073662
AF #12302073668
AF #12302073669
AF #1329672968
AF #207299156
AF #208161274
AF #208161275
AF #215404988
AF #6778386952

Banks in Kunduz

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مستوفیت کندز

Airports Near Kunduz

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Farkhor Air Base-Medium Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Dusti Airfield-Small Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar North Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar South Airport-Small Airport
Panj Airport-Small Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kunduz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque
مسجد جامع ساقی بایی

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
397 m (1,303 ft)

Around Kunduz

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Cafes 3
Banks 1
Hotels 4
Parks 4
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 8

Things to See Near Kunduz

9 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (7)
  • • Chehel Dukhtaran A (BALL-194-1)
  • • Chehel Dukhtaran B (BALL-194-2)
  • • Durman Tepe (BALL-309)
  • • Efendi Tepe (BALL-313)
  • • Fortress Balahiwar
  • + 2 more
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Hill 431
  • • Hill 432

🇦🇫 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 Kunduz

What is the population of Kunduz?

Kunduz has a population of 161,902 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 634 people per square mile, spread across 255.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kunduz?

Kunduz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.

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