Comparing Afghanistan with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Afghanistan and South Africa

Is Afghanistan warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Afghanistan is not hotter than South Africa . Afghanistan has an average temperature of 18°C/64°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Afghanistan's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 40°C/104°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Afghanistan colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Afghanistan is colder than South Africa . Afghanistan has an average minimum temperature of 11°C/52°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Afghanistan's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 0°C/32°F, which is colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Afghanistan have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Afghanistan has less rain than South Africa. Afghanistan has an average annual rainfall of 92mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Afghanistan's wettest month is March, with an average monthly rainfall of 22mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Afghanistan and South Africa

How far is Afghanistan from South Africa?

The midpoint of Afghanistan is approximately 5,327 miles (8,573km) north east of South Africa.

Is Afghanistan further west than South Africa?

No, Afghanistan is not further west than South Africa.

Is Afghanistan further east than South Africa?

Yes, Afghanistan is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Afghanistan is further east by approximately 1,250 miles (2,012km).

Is Afghanistan further north than South Africa?

Yes, Afghanistan is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Afghanistan is further north by approximately 4,456 miles (7,172km).

Is Afghanistan further south than South Africa?

No, Afghanistan is not further south than South Africa.

Is Afghanistan bigger than South Africa?

No, Afghanistan is smaller than South Africa. Afghanistan has an area of 652,230 km2 (1,689,276 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Afghanistan is 562,240 km2 (1,456,202 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Afghanistan 2 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Afghanistan smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Afghanistan is smaller than South Africa. Afghanistan has an area of 652,230 km2 (1,689,276 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Afghanistan is 562,240 km2 (1,456,202 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Afghanistan 2 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Afghanistan?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 5,327 miles (8,573km) south west of Afghanistan.

Is South Africa further west than Afghanistan?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Afghanistan. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 1,250 miles (2,012km).

Is South Africa further east than Afghanistan?

No, South Africa is not further east than Afghanistan.

Is South Africa further north than Afghanistan?

No, South Africa is not further north than Afghanistan.

Is South Africa further south than Afghanistan?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Afghanistan. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 4,456 miles (7,172km).

Is South Africa bigger than Afghanistan?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Afghanistan. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Afghanistan has an area of 652,230 km2 (1,689,276 miles2) which means that South Africa is 562,240 km2 (1,456,202 miles2) bigger than Afghanistan.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Afghanistan.

Is South Africa smaller than Afghanistan?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Afghanistan. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Afghanistan has an area of 652,230 km2 (1,689,276 miles2) which means that South Africa is 562,240 km2 (1,456,202 miles2) bigger than Afghanistan.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Afghanistan.

Compare population information for Afghanistan and South Africa

Is Afghanistan more populated than South Africa?

No, Afghanistan is not more populated than South Africa. Afghanistan has a population of 38,346,720 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Afghanistan has 19,169,945 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Afghanistan 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Afghanistan less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Afghanistan is less populated than South Africa. Afghanistan has a population of 38,346,720 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Afghanistan has 19,169,945 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Afghanistan 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Afghanistan?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Afghanistan. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Afghanistan has a population of 38,346,720 which means that South Africa has 19,169,945 more people than Afghanistan.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Afghanistan.

Is South Africa less populated than Afghanistan?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Afghanistan. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Afghanistan has a population of 38,346,720 which means that South Africa has 19,169,945 more people than Afghanistan.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Afghanistan.

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