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Kalat, Pakistan

Balochistan · Pakistan

Kalat is a small city in Balochistan, Pakistan with a population of 26,701. Elevation: 6,608 ft (2,014 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

26,701 Population 7/sq mi density
6,608 ft Elevation 2,014 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Kalat

Kalat

Kalāt or Qalāt, historically known as Qīqān or Kaikan is the historical capital of Kalat State in Kalat district, in Balochistan. The town of Kalat is the headquarter of Kalat District and was also known in the past by the historical names Kalat-e-Baloch and Kalat-e-Sewa.

People

Population26,701
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Population26,701
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Coordinates29.0266°, 66.5936°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceBalochistan
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (176 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalat

Kalat is a small city in Pakistan (Balochistan) with a population of 26,701. The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet (2,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Kalat

Kalat has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 196 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -5° / 10.5° 39.7
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -1.8° / 12.7° 40.0
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 2.5° / 18° 32.2
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 6.5° / 22.7° 12.2
May 19.5°C / 67°F 10.9° / 28.1° 4.2
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.4° 9.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 17° / 32.9° 12.6
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.5° 14.0
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 9.8° / 28.5° 1.6
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 3.5° / 23.2° 5.7
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F -0.5° / 17° 6.8
Dec 4.1°C / 39°F -4.3° / 12.4° 17.2
Kalat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 323 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Pakistan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Area3,566.5 sq mi (9,237.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates29.0266°N, 66.5936°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Mar 4, 1990 27 km WSW of Kalat, Pakistan M6.1 28 km
Jun 4, 2000 15 km NNW of Kharan, Pakistan M6.0 123 km
Mar 21, 2016 50 km W of Khuzdar, Pakistan M5.6 148 km
Aug 28, 1992 15 km ENE of Kalat, Pakistan M5.6 16 km
Mar 19, 2024 64 km WNW of Nushki, Pakistan M5.5 139 km
Apr 27, 1990 23 km NNW of Surab, Pakistan M5.5 55 km
Feb 26, 1990 19 km E of Mach, Pakistan M5.4 128 km
Mar 19, 2024 68 km WNW of Nushki, Pakistan M5.3 145 km
Aug 14, 2010 19 km SSE of Surab, Pakistan M5.2 82 km
Oct 18, 2013 36 km SE of Surab, Pakistan M5.2 85 km
Aug 2, 1996 9 km SSE of Dadhar, Pakistan M5.2 115 km
Jul 22, 2004 11 km NW of Kharan, Pakistan M5.1 132 km
Nov 7, 2017 43 km ESE of Nushki, Pakistan M5.0 48 km
Dec 25, 2012 20 km E of Surab, Pakistan M5.0 64 km
Jun 5, 2010 46 km SW of Surab, Pakistan M5.0 113 km
Mar 16, 2019 18 km SSE of Mach, Pakistan M5.0 112 km
Sep 10, 2009 21 km NE of Surab, Pakistan M4.9 49 km
Sep 10, 2009 21 km ENE of Surab, Pakistan M4.9 52 km
Mar 24, 2017 57 km E of Kalat, Pakistan M4.9 57 km
Jul 24, 2011 26 km SSE of Surab, Pakistan M4.9 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Kalat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and September the driest (0.1").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
2,007 m (6,585 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalat

What is the population of Kalat?

Kalat has a population of 26,701 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,566.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalat?

Kalat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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