Climate Insights for Darwaz Airport

Darwāz-e Pā’īn, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
March
157mm 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 1012mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm 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, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°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: -11° Average: -14° Min: -18° Feb Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -14° Mar Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -9° Apr Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Oct Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -7° Nov Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -14° Dec Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Darwaz Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -14°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 10°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: 104mm Snow: 104mm Feb Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 124mm Mar Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 155mm Apr Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 112mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 56mm Nov Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 107mm
Precipitation
Snow

Darwaz Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1012mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 157mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 139mm 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 802cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 155cm. 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Darwaz Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 2km/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 Darwaz Airport, which began on June 21, 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Expect around 156cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 335cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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
-18 °C
-11 °C
5 km/h
104 mm
104 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-8 °C
5 km/h
124 mm
124 cm
Mar
-9 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
157 mm
155 cm
Apr
-5 °C
3 °C
4 km/h
125 mm
112 cm
May
-2 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
38 cm
Jun
3 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
67 mm
6 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
23 mm
6 cm
Oct
-7 °C
4 °C
4 km/h
69 mm
56 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-5 °C
5 km/h
95 mm
94 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-10 °C
5 km/h
107 mm
107 cm
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