Afghan Desert Temperatures: Scorching Days, Freezing Nights

Afghanistan’s deserts (e.g., Registan, Dasht‑e‑Margo) experience extreme diurnal swings:

• Daytime highs: Often 40–50 °C (104–122 °F), sometimes higher.
• Nighttime lows: Can drop below 0 °C (32 °F), especially in winter.

The lack of humidity and cloud cover allows rapid radiative cooling after sunset. This continental desert climate challenges both human activity and ecosystems.