Climate Insights for Qal‘ah-ye Shahr

The climate in Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 376mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Qal‘ah-ye Shahr 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 136cm accumulating over the season.

Qal‘ah-ye Shahr has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 69mm of rainfall. May and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 69mm less than April, 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 136cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, which began on March 20, 2026. Qal‘ah-ye Shahr 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Qal‘ah-ye Shahr is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Qal‘ah-ye Shahr 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.