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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).

Data updated June 2026

16,952 Population 5/sq mi density
3,658 ft Elevation 1,115 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
6.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population16,952
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain6.1 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation3,658 ft (1,115 m)
Population16,952
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,658 ft (1,115 m)
Coordinates33.2957°, 61.9522°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHerat
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation6.1 inches (155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -9° / 15.6° 24.2
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F -5.4° / 20.4° 35.7
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F -2.4° / 26.4° 72.6
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 3.2° / 31.9° 51.7
May 22.2°C / 72°F 8.5° / 35.2° 19.1
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 13.6° / 41.3° 0.1
Jul 30°C / 86°F 18.1° / 42.7° 2.1
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 14.3° / 41° 2.1
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 10.4° / 37.9° 0.1
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 5.3° / 31.3° 3.3
Nov 10.7°C / 51°F -0.9° / 25.4° 35.8
Dec 5.3°C / 42°F -6.1° / 17.8° 53.8
Kushk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Afghanistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,658 ft (1,115 m)
Area3,288.8 sq mi (8,517.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.2957°N, 61.9522°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"
84% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 135 km
Nov 6, 1990 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan M4.5 149 km
Jul 21, 2024 115 km E of Bīrjand, Iran M4.4 143 km
Feb 27, 2015 121 km SSW of T?r Pul, Afghanistan M4.4 122 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 119 km
Apr 14, 2001 110 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran M4.2 149 km
Apr 3, 1991 56 km WSW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan M4.2 118 km
Sep 30, 2003 110 km E of B?rjand, Iran M4.1 150 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 130 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Airports Near Kushk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shindand Air BaseOAHSmall Airport
Tapa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,115 m (3,658 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 Kushk

What is the population of Kushk?

Kushk has a population of 16,952 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,288.8 square miles.

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. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.

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