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Maymana, Afghanistan

Faryab · Afghanistan

Maymana is a mid-size city in Faryab, Afghanistan with a population of 75,900. Elevation: 2,877 ft (877 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

75,900 Population 294/sq mi density
2,877 ft Elevation 877 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Maymana

Maymana

Maimana, also spelled as Maymana, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Faryab Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Maymana District and has an estimated population of 108,049 people. The city is approximately 400 km (250 mi) northwest of the country's capital Kabul, and is located on the Maymana River, which is a tributary of the Murghab River. The mayor of the city is Damla Mohibullah.

People

Population75,900
Density294/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)
Population75,900
Population Density294 / sq mi
Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)
Coordinates35.9214°, 64.7836°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceFaryab
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (344 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Maymana

Maymana is a mid-size city in Afghanistan (Faryab) with a population of 75,900. The city sits at an elevation of 2,877 feet (877 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Maymana

Maymana has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 213 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -9.3° / 19° 26.0
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -7.3° / 23.1° 39.9
Mar 10.5°C / 51°F -4.3° / 27.4° 61.6
Apr 15.7°C / 60°F 1.3° / 31.9° 24.1
May 20.7°C / 69°F 7.6° / 35° 14.9
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 13.1° / 38.9° 0.7
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 17.3° / 39.7° 0.2
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 13.7° / 37.8° 0.1
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 9.3° / 34.4° 0.6
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 3° / 29.3° 3.6
Nov 8.6°C / 47°F -3.7° / 25.7° 25.5
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F -5.9° / 20.1° 15.9
Maymana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,877 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Afghanistan avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)
Area257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates35.9214°N, 64.7836°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 3, 2022.

Oct 1, 1991 18 km NNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.3 70 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 147 km
Jan 15, 2007 26 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M5.0 93 km
Jan 17, 2022 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan M4.9 149 km
Feb 3, 2022 9 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.8 54 km
Jan 15, 2007 10 km S of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 89 km
Sep 7, 2014 61 km SW of Andkh?y, Afghanistan M4.6 82 km
Jan 15, 2007 8 km SSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 85 km
Nov 28, 1997 13 km WSW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.5 75 km
Feb 6, 1996 26 km S of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.3 57 km
May 8, 2014 28 km SW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M4.3 86 km
Aug 17, 2021 81 km SSW of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.3 82 km
Jan 17, 1996 31 km W of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 60 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km N of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 56 km
Feb 6, 1996 20 km NW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.2 64 km
Apr 30, 1993 21 km W of Darz?b, Afghanistan M4.2 34 km
Aug 28, 2021 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan M4.1 84 km
Feb 21, 1996 42 km WNW of Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan M4.0 43 km
Jan 29, 1996 29 km ESE of Maymana, Afghanistan M4.0 30 km
Mar 6, 2005 23 km WNW of Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan M3.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in

Maymana has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Maymana

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Maymana

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi AirportMMZMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
877 m (2,877 ft)
Twinned With
Ogre, Ogre Municipality

Around Maymana

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Restaurants 1
Hotels 1
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 17

🇦🇫 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 Maymana

What is the population of Maymana?

Maymana has a population of 75,900 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 294 people per square mile, spread across 257.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maymana?

Maymana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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