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Shīnḏanḏ, Afghanistan
Herat · Afghanistan
Shīnḏanḏ is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 29,264. Elevation: 3,514 ft (1,071 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shīnḏanḏ
Shīnḍanḍ, originally, is a town and the center of the Shindand District, Herat Province, Afghanistan. It is located at 33.3036°N 62.14°E at 1,066 m altitude on the Harut River. The Shindand Air Base is located about 15 miles northeast of the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,264 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3029°, 62.1474° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Herat |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.1 inches (154 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shīnḏanḏ
Shīnḏanḏ is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 29,264. The city sits at an elevation of 3,514 feet (1,071 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Shīnḏanḏ
Shīnḏanḏ 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 | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Area | 3,288.8 sq mi (8,517.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3029°N, 62.1474°W |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Shīnḏanḏ has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 87°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 Shīnḏanḏ
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 Shīnḏanḏ?
Shīnḏanḏ has a population of 29,264 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 3,288.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shīnḏanḏ?
Shīnḏanḏ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.