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Gwadar, Pakistan

Balochistan · Pakistan

Gwadar is a mid-size city in Balochistan, Pakistan with a population of 70,852. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

70,852 Population 246/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
4.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Gwadar

Gwadar

Gwadar is a port city on the southwestern coast of the Pakistani province of Balochistan. It is on the shores of the Arabian Sea, opposite Oman, and had a population of over 90,000 in 2017 census. It was an overseas possession of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman from 1783 to 1958, when it was purchased by Pakistan. It is about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Turbat. The sister port city of Chabahar in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province is about 170 km (110 mi) to the west. On 2 April 2021, Gwadar was declared the winter capital of Balochistan.

People

Population70,852
Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain4.2 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population70,852
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates25.1216°, 62.3254°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceBalochistan
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation4.2 inches (107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gwadar

Gwadar is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Balochistan) with a population of 70,852. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Gwadar

Gwadar has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 210 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.2° / 25.5° 18.7
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.5° 8.9
Mar 24°C / 75°F 19.1° / 29.1° 21.9
Apr 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 35.6
May 29.5°C / 85°F 25.8° / 34.4° 3.3
Jun 30.3°C / 86°F 28.1° / 34.9° 8.8
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 27.9° / 32.8° 48.1
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 26.7° / 31.7° 24.0
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 26.3° / 31.7° 14.1
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24° / 32.6° 11.8
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.9° 10.4
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 27.9° 4.2
Gwadar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Pakistan avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area288.3 sq mi (746.7 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates25.1216°N, 62.3254°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.2"
89% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 14, 2025.

Feb 7, 2017 22 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan M6.3 95 km
Jan 30, 1992 47 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan M5.9 84 km
Dec 17, 1992 78 km ESE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M5.7 124 km
Jul 31, 2022 16 km SE of Pasni, Pakistan M5.6 125 km
Dec 7, 1991 50 km W of Pasni, Pakistan M5.6 66 km
Feb 8, 2017 20 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan M5.2 99 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km S of Pasni, Pakistan M5.1 116 km
Dec 19, 1993 29 km ENE of Gwadar, Pakistan M5.1 30 km
Feb 4, 1993 58 km ESE of Gwadar, Pakistan M5.1 58 km
Apr 29, 2007 27 km NW of Gwadar, Pakistan M5.0 28 km
May 17, 1992 40 km SSW of Pasni, Pakistan M4.9 96 km
Jan 4, 2020 southwestern Pakistan M4.9 92 km
Mar 10, 1997 30 km NNW of Turbat, Pakistan M4.9 135 km
Feb 25, 2009 59 km ESE of Gwadar, Pakistan M4.9 59 km
May 6, 2007 52 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan M4.8 67 km
May 6, 2007 60 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan M4.8 65 km
May 15, 2020 76 km W of Turbat, Pakistan M4.7 97 km
Jan 11, 2022 39 km NNE of Gwadar, Pakistan M4.7 40 km
Apr 19, 1998 30 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan M4.7 98 km
Aug 28, 1997 13 km N of Gwadar, Pakistan M4.6 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Gulab:shaheen-gu Category 1 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 17.0 m (56 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1945 MAKRAN COAST Eruption + Earthquake 17.0 m 300 97 km
2013 OFF COAST GWADAR Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 825 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Gwadar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gwadar

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Boys High school Gwatri bazar
Government Girls High School Gwadar
Model High School Gwadar
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Radio Stations near Gwadar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio One FM 91 Gwadar music, news MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Gwadar

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pearl Continental Hotel
Royal Resort
Sadaf Resorts

Restaurants in Gwadar

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ameer Hamza Dhaba
Gwader Restaurant
Hotel Marjan

Banks in Gwadar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Gwadar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gwadar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Gwadar International AirportGWDLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gwadar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akram Mosque
Gwadar Jamatkhana
Jamia Masjid Shye Ghareeb Shah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Twinned With
Zhuhai

Around Gwadar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 3
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Gwadar

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Gwadar View Point from Koh e Batil

🇵🇰 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwadar

What is the population of Gwadar?

Gwadar has a population of 70,852 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 288.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gwadar?

Gwadar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.2 inches.

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