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Zindah Jān, Afghanistan

Herat · Afghanistan

Zindah Jān is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 10,418. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

10,418 Population 9/sq mi density
2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Zindah Jān

Zinda Jan is a town in the valley of the Hari River in the central part of Herat Province, Afghanistan at 34.3456°N 61.7317°E at 835 m altitude. It is 14 km east of Baranabad, and is the administrative seat of Zendeh Jan District. The population is 10,418. Overlooking the town is the Seyyed Mohammad Khan fort about 2 km to the southeast.

People

Population10,418
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Population10,418
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates34.3426°, 61.7468°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHerat
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (258 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zindah Jān

Zindah Jān is a small city in Afghanistan (Herat) with a population of 10,418. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet (834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Zindah Jān

Zindah Jān has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -12.5° / 15.5° 36.5
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F -8.6° / 20.1° 50.5
Mar 10.3°C / 51°F -5.1° / 26° 124.8
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 0.8° / 31.2° 62.6
May 19.9°C / 68°F 6.4° / 33.9° 21.9
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 11.9° / 38.8° 0.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 16.3° / 39.3° 0.2
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 11.8° / 38.3° 0.3
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 7.2° / 35° 0.1
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 1.4° / 29.5° 4.6
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F -4.4° / 25.2° 44.7
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F -8.3° / 17.3° 62.1
Zindah Jān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Afghanistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Area1,125.4 sq mi (2,914.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates34.3426°N, 61.7468°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jan 2, 2020 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran M5.5 138 km
Jun 20, 2025 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.6 58 km
Jul 14, 2004 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.6 62 km
Jul 21, 2004 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.5 50 km
Nov 6, 1990 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan M4.5 138 km
Aug 23, 2021 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.5 17 km
Feb 27, 2015 121 km SSW of T?r Pul, Afghanistan M4.4 127 km
Feb 27, 2013 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan M4.4 11 km
May 8, 2000 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 124 km
Apr 24, 2000 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.3 132 km
Jan 21, 2024 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan M4.3 49 km
Jan 2, 2020 72 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran M4.3 125 km
Jul 25, 2025 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 32 km
Jul 29, 2025 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan M4.1 36 km
Jan 17, 2020 86 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran M4.1 135 km
Jul 14, 2004 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan M4.0 62 km
Apr 24, 2000 27 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in

Zindah Jān has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 38°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Zindah Jān

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International AirportHEALarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
834 m (2,736 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 Zindah Jān

What is the population of Zindah Jān?

Zindah Jān has a population of 10,418 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,125.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zindah Jān?

Zindah Jān 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 84°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches.

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