Nicholas Range (Pamir Mountains)

Mountains High Pamir mountain range in northeastern Afghanistan

The Nicholas Range in Badakhshan is part of the Pamir mountain system in northeastern Afghanistan; mountaineers and researchers visit for high-altitude terrain, glaciated peaks and remote fieldwork.

Nicholas Range (Pamir Mountains)
37.1454, 73.2572

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Weather & Climate near Nicholas Range (Pamir Mountains) #

Climate

Nicholas Range (Pamir Mountains)'s climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -29°C to 6°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-28° -18°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -29°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-29° -17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° -13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -9°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

60 Good

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -5°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-21° -12°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-26° -15°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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