All Countries
Weather & Climate in Khinjān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khinjān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 333 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 257.9 sq mi (667.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5891°N, 68.9009°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
792 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 144 km | 142 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 65 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 147 km | 113 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 145 km | 228 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 147 km | 226 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 113 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 77 km SSW of A?bak, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 115 km | 47 km |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 63 km SW of ?uk?mat? Dahanah-ye Gh?r?, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 34 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 80 km | 91 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 81 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 84 km | 52 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 50 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 87 km | 112 km |
| Jul 10, 1994 | 28 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 150 km | 230 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in |
Khinjān has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from 10°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.0").