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Islamabad, Pakistan

Full City Profile

601,600 Population 1,720/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Islamabad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area349.8 sq mi (906.0 km²)
Population Density1,720/sq mi
Coordinates33.7215°N, 73.0433°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.08"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 118 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 95 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 121 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 138 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 100 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 108 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 144 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 102 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 132 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 22 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 77 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 108 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 70 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 123 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 79 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 20 km
Aug 5, 2023 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.0 128 km
Jul 17, 2000 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 117 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 54 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in

Islamabad has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and November the driest (0.7").

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