Climate Insights for Darwaz Airport

Darwāz-e Pā’īn, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
March
172mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Darwaz Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1172mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 172mm of rainfall. Darwaz Airport 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Darwaz Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Feb Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -12° Mar Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -7° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° May Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 4° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Oct Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -5° Nov Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Dec Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Darwaz Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 97mm Mar Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 120mm Apr Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 79mm May Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 22mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 44mm Nov Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 79mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 66mm
Precipitation
Snow

Darwaz Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 172mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 26mm. That's 146mm less than March, 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. Darwaz Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 594cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 120cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Darwaz Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Darwaz Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Darwaz Airport 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 166mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Expect around 126cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Expect around 247cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Darwaz Airport 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
-9 °C
7 km/h
116 mm
84 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-5 °C
7 km/h
136 mm
97 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
172 mm
120 cm
Apr
-3 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
132 mm
79 cm
May
0 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
131 mm
22 cm
Jun
4 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
92 mm
1 cm
Jul
9 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
29 mm
3 cm
Oct
-5 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
86 mm
44 cm
Nov
-11 °C
-3 °C
7 km/h
112 mm
79 cm
Dec
-15 °C
-8 °C
8 km/h
91 mm
66 cm
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