, 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.
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.
, 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.
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).
. 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).
period, the temperature decreases, while the humidity increases. The rains are quite rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.9 °C, with a minimum of
5.3 °C and a maximum of
18.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
4.3 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.4 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
6.6 kph.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
32 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
39 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
33.6 °C, with a minimum of
27.6 °C and a maximum of
39.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
32.3 °C, with a minimum of
27.8 °C and a maximum of
36.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.5 °C, with a minimum of
27.4 °C and a maximum of
35.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.7 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
34.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
13 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
6 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.4 °C and a maximum of
26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
3.7 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.7 °C, with a minimum of
6.6 °C and a maximum of
20.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, 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 of
3.5 kph.