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Skardu, Pakistan

Full City Profile

260,000 Population 1,000/sq mi density
7,352 ft Elevation 2,241 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Skardu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,352 ft (2,241 m)
Area260.0 sq mi (673.3 km²)
Population Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates35.2979°N, 75.6337°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 1, 2025.

Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 103 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 92 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 132 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 95 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 117 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 103 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 135 km
Mar 16, 2022 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.1 72 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 110 km
Jul 17, 1992 52 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.9 89 km
Jul 3, 2014 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.9 57 km
Mar 23, 2011 133 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan M4.8 134 km
Nov 4, 2002 52 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.8 99 km
Nov 1, 2002 47 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.8 101 km
Feb 19, 2024 65 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.8 78 km
Jul 17, 1992 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.7 59 km
Nov 4, 2002 64 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.7 98 km
Nov 2, 2002 51 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.7 105 km
Apr 18, 2002 62 km S of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.7 119 km
Jun 6, 1997 35 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Skardu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and November the driest (0.3").

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