Climate Insights for Achirik
Sham, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Achirik is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 457 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 78 mm of rainfall. Achirik 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Achirik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Achirik is cold. The average annual temperature is 21°F and approximately 18 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Achirik 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°F. Achirik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Achirik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Achirik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 50°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -4°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Achirik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 457 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 78 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 16 mm. That's 62 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Achirik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 35cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Achirik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.4 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Achirik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 103in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Achirik 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Achirik 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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achirik 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 Achirik 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.