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Weather & Climate in Basra, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 455.1 sq mi (1,178.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3664°N, 72.6984°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | Pakistan | M5.2 | 121 km | 43 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan | M5.1 | 82 km | 51 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 2 km WNW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan | M4.9 | 106 km | 48 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan | M4.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 10 km SW of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 14 km N of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 25 km S of Jand, Pakistan | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 21 km S of Rawalpindi, Pakistan | M4.7 | 120 km | 36 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 15 km NW of Jhelum, Pakistan | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 19 km ENE of Mianwali, Pakistan | M4.6 | 98 km | 73 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan | M4.6 | 33 km | 48 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 12 km WNW of Mianwali, Pakistan | M4.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 14 km SSE of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M4.6 | 106 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Basra has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (0.2").