Kushk, Afghanistan
Herat · Afghanistan
Kushk is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 16,952. Elevation: 3,658 ft (1,115 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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People
Climate
| Population | 16,952 |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2957°, 61.9522° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Herat |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.1 inches (155 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kushk
Kushk is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 16,952. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet (1,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Kushk
Kushk has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 300 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2957°N, 61.9522°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Kushk has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Kushk
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shindand Air Base | OAH | Small Airport |
| Tapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kushk?
Kushk has a population of 16,952 residents and is located in Afghanistan..
What is the weather like in Kushk?
Kushk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.
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