Climate Insights for Ashkāsham

Ishkāshim, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
March
73mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ashkāsham is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 513mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 73mm 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 January, December, 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: -17° Min: -21° Feb Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -20° Mar Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -15° Apr Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -12° May Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Jun Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jul Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 4° Aug Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 3° Sep Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Oct Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -11° Nov Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -18° 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 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -17°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: 46mm Snow: 46mm Feb Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 55mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 73mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 63mm May Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 16mm Jul Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 34mm Nov Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ashkāsham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 513mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 73mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 16mm. That's 57mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ashkāsham receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 414cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 73cm. 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Ashkāsham is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ashkāsham, which began on June 21, 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 January near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -15 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -2 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 85cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 134cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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
4 km/h
46 mm
46 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-10 °C
3 km/h
55 mm
55 cm
Mar
-15 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
73 mm
73 cm
Apr
-12 °C
-1 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
63 cm
May
-6 °C
4 °C
3 km/h
49 mm
38 cm
Jun
-2 °C
10 °C
3 km/h
52 mm
16 cm
Jul
4 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
24 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
4 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
16 mm
7 cm
Oct
-11 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
39 mm
34 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-6 °C
4 km/h
44 mm
43 cm
Dec
-21 °C
-12 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
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