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Weather & Climate in Chitral, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chitral experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 312 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,967 ft (1,514 m) |
| Area | 528.2 sq mi (1,368.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8518°N, 71.7864°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,545 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 138 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 101 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 124 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 80 km | 213 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 113 km | 205 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 100 km | 187 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 91 km | 212 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 98 km | 196 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 89 km | 228 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 106 km | 192 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 116 km | 204 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 128 km | 204 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 94 km | 236 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 109 km | 217 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 79 km | 227 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 137 km | 209 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 141 km | 223 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 109 km | 207 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 112 km | 220 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 103 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Chitral has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and November the driest (0.6").