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Panjāb, Afghanistan

Bamyan · Afghanistan

Panjāb is a small city in Bamyan, Afghanistan with a population of 13,471. Elevation: 8,950 ft (2,728 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,471 Population 15/sq mi density
8,950 ft Elevation 2,728 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Panjāb

Panjāb

Punjab is a geographical, ethnolinguistic, and historical region in South Asia, located in its northwestern part, comprising areas of modern-day Pakistan and northwestern India. Lahore is its largest city and historic capital, with other major cities including Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, and Sialkot in Pakistan; alongside Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, and Patiala in India.

People

Population13,471
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Population13,471
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Coordinates34.3880°, 67.0233°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBamyan
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (364 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Panjāb

Panjāb is a small city in Afghanistan (Bamyan) with a population of 13,471. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet (2,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Panjāb

Panjāb has an average annual temperature of 3.2°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 445 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -10.6°C / 13°F -27.1° / 0.5° 40.3
Feb -7.8°C / 18°F -23.8° / 3.8° 35.7
Mar -2.1°C / 28°F -17.3° / 10.2° 75.6
Apr 3.4°C / 38°F -8.7° / 15.3° 81.6
May 7.5°C / 46°F -5.6° / 19.4° 59.7
Jun 11.7°C / 53°F -3.5° / 25.3° 7.4
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 2.1° / 28.4° 15.6
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 1.4° / 27.6° 14.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F -2.7° / 24.6° 21.2
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F -6.5° / 18.1° 21.4
Nov -1.9°C / 29°F -14° / 10.7° 53.3
Dec -7°C / 19°F -19.1° / 4.2° 18.6
Panjāb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.3°F
35% below Afghanistan avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Area896.5 sq mi (2,322.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates34.3880°N, 67.0233°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 3, 2016.

Apr 18, 2010 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M5.6 150 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 84 km
May 28, 1997 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.9 81 km
Nov 27, 1992 63 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.6 129 km
Sep 27, 1992 32 km NNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.5 133 km
Sep 20, 2009 48 km W of Ghazni, Afghanistan M4.4 124 km
Dec 18, 1992 38 km NNE of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.4 118 km
May 27, 2010 67 km WSW of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan M4.4 108 km
Jan 3, 2016 78 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.1 149 km
Jul 17, 2015 79 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.1 148 km
May 16, 2006 62 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.1 128 km
Feb 25, 2011 57 km NE of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.0 143 km
May 27, 2010 49 km W of Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan M4.0 120 km
Dec 24, 1997 50 km NNW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M3.7 103 km
May 25, 1997 45 km N of B?my?n, Afghanistan M3.6 120 km
May 15, 2008 71 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M3.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest
May 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.1 in

Panjāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 6°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Panjāb

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bazar Dan Siah Darah - بازار دان سیاه دره

Airports Near Panjāb

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lal (Sarjangal) Airport-Small Airport
Nayak Airport-Small Airport
Panjab Airport-Small Airport
Shebartu Landing Zone Airport-Small Airport
Yakawlang (Yakolang) Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,728 m (8,951 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 Panjāb

What is the population of Panjāb?

Panjāb has a population of 13,471 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 896.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panjāb?

Panjāb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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