Climate of Zarghun Shar, Paktika, Afghanistan
Point-value climate at Zarghun Shar (Paktika, Afghanistan). Population approximately 13,737.
Located in Paktika, Afghanistan, Zarghun Shar has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 13,737. Monthly average temperatures range from -6.3°C / 20.7°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (September) to 43 mm / 1.7 in (February) — about 218 mm / 8.6 in across the year. Zarghun Shar is the capital of Paktika. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zarghun Shar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.3°C20.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.3°C26.1°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.5°C40.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 10.8°C51.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.2°C70.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 21.8°C71.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17.6°C63.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| November | 4.5°C40.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | -1.4°C29.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zarghun Shar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Zarghun Shar's warmest month is July at an average of 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and its driest month is September with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Zarghun Shar?
Zarghun Shar, in Paktika, Afghanistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.3°C / 20.7°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 218 mm / 8.6 in, with the wettest month being February (43 mm / 1.7 in) and the driest September (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Zarghun Shar in July?
The average temperature in Zarghun Shar in July is 23.1°C / 73.6°F, with rainfall of about 3 mm / 0.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Zarghun Shar?
The driest month in Zarghun Shar is September, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.6°C / 63.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Zarghun Shar?
The wettest month in Zarghun Shar is February, with approximately 43 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall.