Farah, Afghanistan - Weather and Climate
Farah, Afghanistan, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from very hot
to mild periods.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Farah is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 44°C in July to a moderate 16°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Farah is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 129 mm. The seasons in Farah, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 37 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Farah Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Farah, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 6.6 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Farah.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 60%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 29%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, October, November and December and highest during July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Farah
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Farah in Afghanistan
During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 44°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 361 hours of sunshine.
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