Climate Insights for Ashkāsham

Ishkāshim, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
December
-21°C low
Wettest
April
78mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ashkāsham is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 524mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Ashkāsham is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Ashkāsham experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -13° Average: -16° Min: -21° Feb Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -19° Mar Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -15° Apr Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -11° May Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -7° Jun Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -2° Jul Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Aug Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Sep Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Oct Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -11° Nov Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -17° Dec Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min

Ashkāsham has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 56mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 61mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 74mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 42mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 13mm Jul Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 37mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 42mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ashkāsham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 524mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 78mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8mm. That's 71mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Ashkāsham receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 425cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Ashkāsham is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ashkāsham, which began on March 20, 2026. Ashkāsham is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -15 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -2 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -17 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 88cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 144cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ashkāsham based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C
-13 °C
1 km/h
56 mm
56 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-10 °C
1 km/h
46 mm
46 cm
Mar
-15 °C
-5 °C
1 km/h
62 mm
61 cm
Apr
-11 °C
0 °C
1 km/h
78 mm
74 cm
May
-7 °C
4 °C
1 km/h
54 mm
42 cm
Jun Current
-2 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
47 mm
13 cm
Jul
3 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
27 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
8 mm
1 cm
Sep
-1 °C
12 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
7 cm
Oct
-11 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
42 mm
37 cm
Nov
-17 °C
-6 °C
1 km/h
43 mm
43 cm
Dec
-21 °C
-12 °C
1 km/h
42 mm
42 cm
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