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Weather & Climate in Zindah Jān, Afghanistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 1,125.4 sq mi (2,914.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3426°N, 61.7468°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 2, 2020 | 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 35 km ESE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 8 km SE of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 26 km SW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 70 km SE of Karukh, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 138 km | 179 km |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.5 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 121 km SSW of T?r Pul, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Feb 27, 2013 | 10 km ENE of Zindah J?n, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2024 | 26 km SE of Qarah Bāgh, Afghanistan | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 72 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 17 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 13 km NW of Herāt, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 86 km SSW of T?yb?d, Iran | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 24 km WSW of Qarah B?gh, Afghanistan | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 27 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 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").