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Weather & Climate in Cherat Cantonement, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cherat Cantonement has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 264.0 sq mi (683.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8234°N, 71.8929°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 73 km | 16 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan | M5.1 | 145 km | 51 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 95 km | 51 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.0 | 145 km | 46 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 136 km | 73 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 5 km WNW of Kakad Wari Dir Upper, Pakistan | M4.9 | 134 km | 49 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 119 km | 50 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 113 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in |
Cherat Cantonement has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 50°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.4").