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Nīlī, Afghanistan

Daykundi · Afghanistan

Nīlī is a mid-size city in Daykundi, Afghanistan with a population of 30,058. Elevation: 6,634 ft (2,022 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,058 Population 116/sq mi density
6,634 ft Elevation 2,022 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
11.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Nīlī

Nīlī

Nili is a city in central Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Daikundi Province since 2004. It is connected by a road network with Bamyan in neighboring Bamyan Province to the northeast and Tarinkot in Uruzgan Province to the south.

People

Population30,058
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain11.0 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Population30,058
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Coordinates33.7218°, 66.1302°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceDaykundi
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation11.0 inches (280 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.7 inches (20 cm)

About Nīlī

Nīlī is a mid-size city in Afghanistan (Daykundi) with a population of 30,058. The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet (2,022 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Nīlī

Nīlī has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 551 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.8°C / 27°F -18.2° / 7.4° 55.3
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.8° / 12.8° 36.8
Mar 5.3°C / 41°F -9.3° / 17.9° 102.8
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -3.1° / 22.6° 97.6
May 15.3°C / 60°F 0.4° / 27.2° 60.1
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 4° / 33.5° 9.3
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 10.6° / 35.6° 26.0
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 9.4° / 34.6° 28.8
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 4.5° / 30.6° 52.4
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F -0.8° / 25.2° 19.3
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F -6.2° / 18.3° 37.8
Dec 0.4°C / 33°F -11.6° / 12.5° 25.3
Nīlī has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Afghanistan avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Area258.9 sq mi (670.6 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates33.7218°N, 66.1302°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on May 15, 2008.

Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 134 km
May 15, 2008 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in

Nīlī has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nīlī

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrassa - - - -
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Gas Stations in Nīlī

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AF #10001513132
AF #947275062

Airports Near Nīlī

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nili Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,022 m (6,634 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 Nīlī

What is the population of Nīlī?

Nīlī has a population of 30,058 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 258.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nīlī?

Nīlī has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.0 inches, with 7.7 inches of snow.

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