Golaghmuli Valley facts for kids
Golaghmuli Valley is a beautiful valley high up in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It's located in the Upper Ghizer District. You can find it to the east of Chitral District and north of Swat District. Tall mountain passes separate Golaghmuli Valley from Chitral and Swat.
To get there, you'd travel west from Gilgit on the Gilgit-Chitral road. You'd pass through Gupis. After Gupis, the road splits; one way goes northwest to Yasin Valley, and the other goes straight to Golaghmuli Valley. Golaghmuli Valley is known for its amazing natural beauty.
Exploring Golaghmuli's Villages
The Golaghmuli Valley is home to several small villages. Each village adds to the unique charm of the valley. These communities are nestled among the mountains and offer a glimpse into local life.
- Golaghmuli
- Golaghtori
- Herkush
- Handarap
- Teru
- Barset
- Terich
- Ali Abad
Weather in Golaghmuli Valley
The climate in Golaghmuli Valley changes a lot throughout the year. It has warm summers and cold winters. The valley gets a good amount of rain, especially in the spring.
In January, the average temperature is around 4.1 degrees Celsius. It can get as cold as 0 degrees Celsius. In July, which is the warmest month, the average temperature is about 26.1 degrees Celsius. It can reach up to 32.8 degrees Celsius.
The valley receives the most rain in March and April. The driest months are June and November. This mix of temperatures and rainfall creates the beautiful landscapes you see in Golaghmuli.
Climate data for Tehsil Golaghmuli | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
14.9 (58.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
25.6 (78.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
28.7 (83.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
10.9 (51.6) |
32.8 (91.0) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 4.1 (39.4) |
5.0 (41.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
15.3 (59.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
24.9 (76.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
11.5 (52.7) |
6.5 (43.7) |
26.1 (79.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
0.6 (33.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
9.7 (49.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
18.0 (64.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
18.8 (65.8) |
15.2 (59.4) |
10.3 (50.5) |
5.6 (42.1) |
2.1 (35.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 69 (2.7) |
99 (3.9) |
146 (5.7) |
139 (5.5) |
69 (2.7) |
22 (0.9) |
52 (2.0) |
56 (2.2) |
40 (1.6) |
31 (1.2) |
26 (1.0) |
51 (2.0) |
800 (31.4) |
Source: Climate-Data.org |