Climate Insights for Khorugh
Shughnon District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Khorugh is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 763 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm of rainfall. Khorugh 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 -21°C. Khorugh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Khorugh is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 30.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Khorugh 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 -7°F. Khorugh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Khorugh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°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 11°C shift in average temperatures.Khorugh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 52°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -7°F and an average temperature of 0°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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
Khorugh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 763 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 15 mm. That's 103 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. Khorugh receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 619cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 117cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Khorugh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.1 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. Khorugh receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 244in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 46in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Khorugh 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 May, 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.Khorugh 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 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1mph, 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 Khorugh 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 Khorugh 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.