Climate Insights for Achambore
Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Achambore is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 946 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achambore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achambore is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Achambore experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Achambore is cold. The average annual temperature is 17°F and approximately 37.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Achambore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achambore is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°F. Achambore experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Achambore vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 5°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Achambore vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 49°F with a mean of 40°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -2°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Achambore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 946 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 32 mm. That's 97 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Achambore receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 788cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 129cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Achambore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.3 in. That's 3.8 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Achambore receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 310in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 51in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Achambore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Achambore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achambore 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 Achambore 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.