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Chilas, Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan

Chilas is a small town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,743 ft (1,141 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Chilas

Chilas

Chilas is a city in Pakistan-administered territory of Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the headquarters of Diamer District and the divisional capital of Diamer Division.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Coordinates35.4129°, 74.1041°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (528 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.0 inches (130 cm)

About Chilas

Chilas is a small town in Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet (1,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Chilas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Pakistan avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.4129°N, 74.1041°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 51.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 21, 2024.

Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 40 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 136 km
Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 108 km
Apr 5, 1990 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 28 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 112 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 51 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 68 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 74 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 107 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 113 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 45 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 35 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 140 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 39 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 80 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 38 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 140 km
Mar 16, 2022 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.1 77 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 56 km
Jul 17, 2000 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Chilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and November the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Chilas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt Primary School
Govt Primary School
Boys High School Takia Chilas
Boys Model High School Chilas
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Hotels in Chilas

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Lodge
Indus Lodge Hotel
Karakoram Inn
Panorama Hotel
Regal inn
Royal City
Shangrila Indus View

Bus Stations in Chilas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chilas Bus Station

Gas Stations in Chilas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pakistan State Oil
PK #5765992654
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Banks in Chilas

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albaraka Bank
Askari Bank
Bank Islami
Bank of Punjab
Habib Metro Bank
HBL Bank
HBL Bank
Meezan Bank
NRSP Microfinance Bank Limited
Soneri Bank
Summit Bank

Airports Near Chilas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gilgit AirportGILMedium Airport
Chilas AirportCHBSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
1,265 m (4,150 ft)

🇵🇰 About Pakistan

Capital Islamabad
Population 212,215,030
Area 803,940 km²
GDP (USD) $336,686,348,609
GDP per capita $1,360
HDI 0.544
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 27.4%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency PKR (Rupee)
Languages English, Urdu
Calling code +92
TLD .pk
Driving side left

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What is the weather like in Chilas?

Chilas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches, with 51.0 inches of snow.

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