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The climate of Sargodha is
subtropical semi-arid, with quite dry, very mild winters (but during which it is often cold at night), and very hot summers, which are also rainy because of the Indian monsoon.
The city is located in northern Pakistan, in the
Punjab province, on the Potohar plateau, at 190 meters (625 feet) above sea level and at 31 degrees north latitude. About 40 km (25 mi) to the southeast flows the Chenab River, a tributary of the Indus.
We are in the northern part of the Indo-Gangetic plain, which is a
very polluted area, especially from October to February, when air stagnates more easily.
In winter and spring, some
rain may occur, brought by disturbances of remote Mediterranean origin.
In
winter, from December to February (but sometimes also in November and March), nights are often cold. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below.
Also, from November to February,
fog can form at night and in the early morning. Generally, the fog dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, especially from mid-December to mid-January, it can sometimes be cold even during the day, and there may be periods in which the maximum remain around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F). In January 2013, there was even a day with a maximum of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the other hand, from April to early July, before the monsoon,
it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). Generally, the temperature does not reach the extreme peaks of south-central Pakistan, however, in June 2007 it reached 51 °C (124 °F).
From July to September, the Indian
monsoon period, the temperature decreases, while the humidity increases. The rains are quite rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Sargodha is from late October to mid-March, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to late January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.
Sargodha - Climate data
In Sargodha, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Sargodha - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 5 | 18 | 11.9 | 42 | 65 | 53.4 |
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| February | 9 | 22 | 15.4 | 48 | 71 | 59.7 |
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| March | 14 | 26 | 20.3 | 57 | 80 | 68.5 |
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| April | 19 | 32 | 25.5 | 66 | 89 | 77.9 |
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| May | 25 | 39 | 32 | 77 | 102 | 89.6 |
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| June | 28 | 40 | 33.6 | 82 | 103 | 92.5 |
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| July | 28 | 37 | 32.3 | 82 | 98 | 90.1 |
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| August | 27 | 36 | 31.5 | 81 | 96 | 88.8 |
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| September | 25 | 35 | 29.7 | 77 | 94 | 85.4 |
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| October | 19 | 32 | 25.8 | 67 | 90 | 78.4 |
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| November | 12 | 26 | 19.2 | 54 | 79 | 66.5 |
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| December | 7 | 21 | 13.7 | 44 | 69 | 56.6 |
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| Year | 18.3 | 30.3 | 24.2 | 64.9 | 86.5 | 75.5 |
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In Sargodha,
precipitation amounts to 440 millimeters (17.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (November) to 120 mm (4.7 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Sargodha - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 20 | 0.8 | 4 |
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| February | 20 | 0.8 | 6 |
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| March | 30 | 1.2 | 8 |
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| April | 25 | 1 | 7 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 6 |
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| June | 25 | 1 | 5 |
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| July | 115 | 4.5 | 11 |
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| August | 120 | 4.7 | 11 |
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| September | 35 | 1.4 | 5 |
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| October | 13 | 0.5 | 2 |
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| November | 5 | 0.2 | 2 |
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| December | 15 | 0.6 | 3 |
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| Year | 440 | 17.3 | 70 |
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Sargodha - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Sargodha is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
February, the weather in Sargodha is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
March, the weather in Sargodha is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In
April, the weather in Sargodha is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Sargodha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Sargodha is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.6 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
July, the weather in Sargodha is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.3 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
August, the weather in Sargodha is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
September, the weather in Sargodha is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In
October, the weather in Sargodha is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
November, the weather in Sargodha is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Sargodha is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).