Gizab | |
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Coordinates: 33°20′16″N 66°17′03″E / 33.3377°N 66.2843°ECoordinates: 33°20′16″N 66°17′03″E / 33.3377°N 66.2843°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Urozgan Province |
District | Gizab District |
Elevation | 1,364 m (4,475 ft) |
Time zone | +4:30 |
Gizab (Pashto: ګيزاب) is the capital of Gizab District of Urozgan Province, Afghanistan. It is located along the Helmand River.
With an influence from the local steppe climate, Gizab features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk) under the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in Gizab is 13.8 °C, while the annual precipitation averages 206 mm.
July is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 26.8 °C. The coldest month January has an average temperature of -1.0 °C.