Climate Insights for Pul-i-Alam
Puli Alam, Logar Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Pul-i-Alam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 316 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 69 mm of rainfall. Pul-i-Alam 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pul-i-Alam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 12.4 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Pul-i-Alam 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 14°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Pul-i-Alam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -4°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.Pul-i-Alam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 25°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pul-i-Alam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 316 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 69 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 69 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Pul-i-Alam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 2.7 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 14in.
Wind
Pul-i-Alam 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 June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Pul-i-Alam 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 2mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pul-i-Alam is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pul-i-Alam is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Pul-i-Alam 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 Pul-i-Alam 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.