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Upper Dir, Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Upper Dir is a small city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 29,869. Elevation: 4,616 ft (1,407 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Upper Dir
Upper Dir District is a district located in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The city of Dir is its district headquarter. Geographically, it is located in the northern part of Pakistan. It borders with the Chitral district on the north, Afghanistan on the northwest, the Swat district on the east, and the Lower Dir district on the south. The District shares a 40 kilometer to 50 kilometer-grlong border with Afghanistan.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,869 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2074°, 71.8768° |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
| Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| State / Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.4 inches (670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Upper Dir
Upper Dir is a small city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 29,869. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet (1,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.
Climate in Upper Dir
Upper Dir has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above Pakistan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 260.2 sq mi (673.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2074°N, 71.8768°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Upper Dir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (0.8").
Farmers Markets in Upper Dir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabzi Mandi Old |
Hotels in Upper Dir
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Upper Dir
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Upper Dir
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Upper Dir
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chitral Airport | CJL | Medium Airport |
| Saidu Sharif Airport | SDT | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Dir
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dar-ul- Uloom |
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What is the population of Upper Dir?
Upper Dir has a population of 29,869 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 260.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Upper Dir?
Upper Dir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.