Coldest Cities in Afghanistan

Top 97 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Afghanistan

1 Chīras 33 34°F

2 Panjāb 05 35°F

3 Bāmyān 05 36°F

4 Khandūd 01 36°F

5 Bāzār-e Yakāwlang 05 37°F

6 Shahrak 09 39°F

7 Larkird 33 39°F

8 Bāzārak 42 39°F

9 Ashkāsham 01 42°F

10 Fayrōz Kōh 09 42°F

11 Qal‘ah-ye Shahr 33 42°F

12 Nīlī 41 42°F

13 Paghmān 13 42°F

14 Ḩukūmatī Azrah 17 43°F

15 Ghazni 08 45°F

16 Tagāw-Bāy 33 45°F

17 Bahārak 01 46°F

18 Uruzgān 39 47°F

19 Gardez 36 47°F

20 Markaz-e Sayyidābād 27 48°F

21 Zarghūn Shahr 29 48°F

22 Zaṟah Sharan 29 49°F

23 Jurm 01 50°F

24 Darzāb 31 50°F

25 Barakī 17 50°F

26 Baraki Barak 17 50°F

27 Pul-e ‘Alam 17 50°F

28 Farkhār 26 53°F

29 Fayzabad 01 53°F

30 Istālif 13 54°F

31 Mīr Bachah Kōṯ 13 54°F

32 Sang-e Chārak 33 54°F

33 Tukzār 33 54°F

34 Sidqābād 14 54°F

35 Kabul 13 55°F

36 Qala i Naw 02 56°F

37 Rustāq 26 56°F

38 Karukh 11 56°F

39 Aībak 32 56°F

40 Qalāt 28 57°F

41 Maymana 07 57°F

42 Tarinkot 39 57°F

43 Charikar 40 58°F

44 Jabal os Saraj 40 58°F

45 Tagāb 14 58°F

46 Qarah Bāgh 11 58°F

47 Herāt 11 59°F

48 Ghormach 02 59°F

49 Nahrīn 03 59°F

50 Āsmār 34 60°F

51 Taloqan 26 60°F

52 Chahār Burj 11 61°F

53 Sar-e Pul 33 61°F

54 Asadābād 34 61°F

55 Ghōriyān 11 61°F

56 Pul-e Khumrī 03 62°F

57 Zindah Jān 11 62°F

58 Kuhsān 11 62°F

59 Baghlān 03 62°F

60 Tīr Pul 11 62°F

61 Kushk 11 62°F

62 Andkhōy 07 62°F

63 Yangī Qal‘ah 26 62°F

64 Ārt Khwājah 26 63°F

65 Khanabad 24 63°F

66 Shibirghān 31 63°F

67 Dasht-e Archī 24 63°F

68 Chīchkah 24 63°F

69 Eslam Qaleh 11 63°F

70 Imām Şāḩib 24 63°F

71 Shīnḏanḏ 11 63°F

72 Balkh 30 63°F

73 Qarāwul 24 63°F

74 Khulm 30 64°F

75 Kunduz 24 64°F

76 Khōst 37 64°F

77 Mazār-e Sharīf 30 64°F

78 Dowlatābād 30 64°F

79 Qarchī Gak 30 64°F

80 Qarqīn 31 64°F

81 Sangīn 10 64°F

82 Mehtar Lām 35 65°F

83 Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn 18 65°F

84 Kandahār 23 66°F

85 Anār Darah 06 66°F

86 Gereshk 10 66°F

87 Lashkar Gāh 10 68°F

88 Farah 06 69°F

89 Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān 10 70°F

90 Khāsh 19 71°F

91 Jalālābād 18 71°F

92 Zaranj 19 71°F

93 Khān Neshīn 10 71°F

94 ‘Alāqahdārī Dīshū 10 72°F

95 Muhmand Dara 18 72°F

96 Mīrābād 19 72°F

97 Rūdbār 19 73°F

The coldest cities in Afghanistan experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Chīras has an average annual temperature of just 34°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 34°F average, Chīras experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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