Climate Insights for Murghob

The climate in Murghob is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 223mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Murghob is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season.

Murghob has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Murghob is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 223mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 48mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4mm. That's 44mm less than August, 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 93cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Murghob is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Murghob, which began on March 20, 2026. Murghob 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -30°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Murghob 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.