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Parachinar, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Parachinar is a small town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,719 ft Elevation 1,743 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Parachinar

Parachinar

Parachinar is a city and the capital of the Kurram District in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Coordinates33.8997°, 70.1001°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,113 mm)
Annual Snowfall207.2 inches (526 cm)

About Parachinar

Parachinar is a small town in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Parachinar

Parachinar has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1069 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -7° / 9.4° 66.7
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -3.9° / 10.6° 123.8
Mar 9°C / 48°F 1.8° / 16.3° 161.8
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 7.7° / 22.1° 135.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 12.2° / 28° 90.8
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 16.3° / 31.3° 61.9
Jul 24°C / 75°F 17° / 31.1° 108.6
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 16.2° / 29.2° 120.6
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.3° 75.7
Oct 15°C / 59°F 8° / 22.1° 61.1
Nov 9°C / 48°F 2.3° / 15.7° 34.1
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F -3.5° / 10.8° 28.3
Parachinar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 339 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 43.8 inches. The area receives 207.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Pakistan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Area317.7 sq mi (822.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.8997°N, 70.1001°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Pakistan avg
Snowfall 207.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 29, 2024.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 127 km
Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 114 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 79 km
Oct 25, 1990 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.8 140 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 147 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 71 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 93 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 36 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 109 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 75 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 32 km
Aug 26, 1999 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan M5.2 116 km
Sep 4, 2022 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.1 102 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 23 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 32 km
Jun 24, 2021 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan M5.1 149 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 144 km
Apr 3, 1998 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.0 87 km
Jun 5, 1992 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan M4.9 128 km
Feb 24, 1993 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Parachinar has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 16°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and September the driest (0.5").

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Farmers Markets in Parachinar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Punjab Bazar

Dentists in Parachinar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sabir Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Parachinar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civil Veterinary Center Khomasa

Bus Stations in Parachinar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zurkey Collony

Airports Near Parachinar

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jalalabad AirportJAAMedium Airport
Khost International AirportKHTMedium Airport
Parachinar AirportPAJSmall Airport
Qarghayi AirportSmall Airport
Salerno AirportOLRSmall Airport
Salerno North FieldSmall Airport
Salerno South AirportSmall Airport
Thal AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parachinar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Imam Baba Shrine
Masjid Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Alamsher
Shrine of Sayed Agha Badshah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
1,705 m (5,594 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 Parachinar?

Parachinar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches, with 207.2 inches of snow.

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