Climate Insights for Chīras

Kōhistānāt, Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
April
101mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chīras is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 477mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Chīras is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Chīras experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -16° Feb Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -14° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Apr Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9° Aug Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Oct Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Nov Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -8° Dec Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Chīras has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 64mm Feb Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 27mm May Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chīras is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 477mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 101mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 99mm 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. Chīras receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 64cm. 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: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Chīras is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/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 Chīras, which began on March 20, 2026. Chīras 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 July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 238mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Expect around 139cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -8°
Mar -2°
Apr
May 10°
Jun 14°
Jul 16°
Aug 14°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Chīras is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chīras 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
-16 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
69 mm
64 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-4 °C
3 km/h
59 mm
48 cm
Mar
-7 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
69 mm
38 cm
Apr
-1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
101 mm
27 cm
May
4 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
7 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Oct
-1 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
17 mm
4 cm
Nov
-8 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
43 mm
31 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
30 mm
26 cm
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