Climate Insights for Maidan Shar
Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Maidan Shar is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 595 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 119 mm of rainfall. Maidan Shar 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. Maidan Shar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Maidan Shar is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 23.4 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Maidan Shar 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 4°F. Maidan Shar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Maidan Shar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°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 March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Maidan Shar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Maidan Shar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 595 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 119 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 7 mm. That's 112 mm less than May, 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. Maidan Shar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Maidan Shar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.3 in. That's 4.4 in less than May, 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. Maidan Shar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Maidan Shar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Maidan Shar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Maidan Shar is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm 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.The best time to visit Maidan Shar is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°F. 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 Maidan Shar 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maidan Shar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.