Climate Insights for Sang-e Chārak

Sangchārak, Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
April
105mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sang-e Chārak is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 493mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. Sang-e Chārak 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 -15°C. Sang-e Chārak 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: -4° Average: -9° Min: -15° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -12° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -6° Apr Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Sep Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Oct Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Nov Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -7° Dec Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Sang-e Chārak 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 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 65mm Snow: 57mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 23mm May Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sang-e Chārak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 493mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 105mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 104mm 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. Sang-e Chārak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 212cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57cm. 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: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Sang-e Chārak 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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 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 Sang-e Chārak, which began on March 20, 2026. Sang-e Chārak 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm 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 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm 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 -7 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Expect around 34cm 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 -15 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 124cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -9°
Feb -7°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 15°
Jul 18°
Aug 16°
Sep 12°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Sang-e Chārak is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°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 Sang-e Chārak 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
-15 °C
-4 °C
2 km/h
65 mm
57 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
53 mm
44 cm
Mar
-6 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
71 mm
29 cm
Apr
0 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
105 mm
23 cm
May
6 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
84 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
3 mm
1 cm
Oct
1 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
17 mm
4 cm
Nov
-7 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
46 mm
30 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
28 mm
24 cm
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