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Afghanistan. Weather and Terrain. Weather. Afghanistan has a wide range of weather, from the blazing sun in the summer to snow flurries in the winter. Weather Facts. Elevation has a big influence on the weather In the summer, temperatures can rise above 40°C
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Afghanistan WeatherandTerrain
Afghanistan has a wide range of weather, from the blazing sun in the summer to snow flurries in the winter.
Weather Facts • Elevation has a big influence on the weather • In the summer, temperatures can rise above 40°C • In the winter, temperatures can be as low as -25°C
Afghanistan is mostly mountains but also has valleys and large fields
Terrain Facts • Mountains are a main feature of Afghanistan • Some places have lush greenery • Caves are common among the mountains • Much of the ground is rock and sand
Resources • EncyclopædiaBritannica • http://www.lonelyplanet.com/afghanistan/weather • http://www.shvoong.com/books/419382-afghanistan-soil-climate/