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Weather & Climate in Shīnḏanḏ, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shīnḏanḏ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,514 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US 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
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 23, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 135 km | 179 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 121 km SSW of T?r Pul, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1991 | 56 km WSW of An?r Darah, Afghanistan | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").