Climate - Jacobabad (Pakistan)

The climate of Jacobabad (formerly Khangarh) is subtropical desert, with a very mild winter, an extremely hot period from April to June, and a period, from July to September, partially affected by the Indian monsoon.
The city is located in southern Pakistan, in the Sindh province, in the Indus valley, at 28 degrees north latitude. To the west are mountains that exceed 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).
In winter, from December to February, nights are cool, and can sometimes be cold when cold air comes from the north.
The hottest time of the year is from April to June, when there can be intense heat waves. We are in the hottest area of Pakistan, which also includes the cities of Sibi, Nawabshah and Sukkur. The temperature reached 52.5 °C (126.5 °F) in late May 2010 and in early June 2003, when there were six days in a row with a maximum above 50 °C (122 °F).
From July to September, the Indian monsoon period, the wind from the south slightly lowers the temperature, which however remains very high, since the sea is not very close. The rains are rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Jacobabad is from mid-November to mid-February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes it can get cold at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February.

Jacobabad - Climate data

In Jacobabad, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 37.0 °C (98.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Jacobabad, precipitation amounts to 110 millimeters (4.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (November) to 35 mm (1.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Jacobabad, there are on average around 3065 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Jacobabad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Jacobabad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In February, the weather in Jacobabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Jacobabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) in March 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In April, the weather in Jacobabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (98.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In May, the weather in Jacobabad is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 36.3 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F) and a maximum of 44 °C (111.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in May 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 49.5 °C (120.5 °F). However, it reached 52.5 °C (126.5 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Jacobabad is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 37.0 °C (99 °F), with a minimum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) and a maximum of 43.7 °C (110.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 49 °C (120.5 °F). However, it reached 52.5 °C (126.5 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).

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In July, the weather in Jacobabad is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 35.1 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 30 °C (86 °F) and a maximum of 40.1 °C (104.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the weather in Jacobabad is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 29 °C (84.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it dropped to 23 °C (73.4 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Jacobabad is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (97 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In October, the weather in Jacobabad is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) in October 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Jacobabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in November 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Jacobabad is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in December 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).