Climate Insights for Achambore

Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
9°C peak49°F peak
Coldest
December
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
January
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -23°FebMax: -13°Average: -16°Min: -21°MarMax: -9°Average: -13°Min: -18°AprMax: -5°Average: -10°Min: -15°MayMax: -1°Average: -6°Min: -12°JunMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -7°JulMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°AugMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: -1°SepMax: 7°Average: 0°Min: -6°OctMax: -2°Average: -9°Min: -16°NovMax: -10°Average: -15°Min: -20°DecMax: -15°Average: -19°Min: -24°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°FAverage: -2°FMin: -10°FFebMax: 9°FAverage: 2°FMin: -6°FMarMax: 16°FAverage: 9°FMin: 0°FAprMax: 23°FAverage: 14°FMin: 5°FMayMax: 30°FAverage: 20°FMin: 10°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 29°FMin: 19°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FSepMax: 44°FAverage: 33°FMin: 21°FOctMax: 28°FAverage: 16°FMin: 4°FNovMax: 15°FAverage: 5°FMin: -5°FDecMax: 5°FAverage: -2°FMin: -11°F
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 129mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 122mmMarPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 120mmAprPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 106mmMayPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 53mmJunPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 41mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 19mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 28mmOctPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 62mmDecPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 59mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 51inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 48inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 47inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 42inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 21inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 16inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 7inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 8inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 11inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 23in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-23 °C-10 °F
-16 °C4 °F
4 km/h2 mph
129 mm5.1 in
129 cm51 in
Feb
-21 °C-6 °F
-13 °C9 °F
4 km/h2 mph
122 mm4.8 in
122 cm48 in
Mar
-18 °C0 °F
-9 °C16 °F
3 km/h2 mph
120 mm4.7 in
120 cm47 in
Apr
-15 °C5 °F
-5 °C23 °F
3 km/h2 mph
106 mm4.2 in
106 cm42 in
May
-12 °C10 °F
-1 °C30 °F
3 km/h2 mph
53 mm2.1 in
53 cm21 in
Jun
-7 °C19 °F
3 °C38 °F
3 km/h2 mph
52 mm2.1 in
41 cm16 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C48 °F
3 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
19 cm7 in
Aug
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C49 °F
3 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
19 cm8 in
Sep
-6 °C21 °F
7 °C44 °F
4 km/h2 mph
52 mm2 in
28 cm11 in
OctCurrent
-16 °C4 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
32 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
Nov
-20 °C-5 °F
-10 °C15 °F
4 km/h2 mph
62 mm2.5 in
62 cm25 in
Dec
-24 °C-11 °F
-15 °C5 °F
4 km/h2 mph
59 mm2.3 in
59 cm23 in