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Weather & Climate in Khinj, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khinj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 339 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,300 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,300 ft (2,225 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4290°N, 69.7348°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,812 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 137 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 147 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 88 km | 142 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 143 km | 205 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 145 km | 217 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 142 km | 204 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 142 km | 204 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 142 km | 207 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 128 km | 209 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 143 km | 141 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 147 km | 220 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 126 km | 223 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 103 km | 108 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 142 km | 222 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 139 km | 210 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 113 km | 129 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 46 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 148 km | 207 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 93 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Khinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 9°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (0.2").