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Weather & Climate in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dera Ghazi Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 275.7 sq mi (714.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0459°N, 70.6403°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 13, 2002 | 65 km W of Taunsa, Pakistan | M5.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1999 | 21 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.7 | 118 km | 52 km |
| Jun 26, 1999 | 23 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 16 km NW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 55 km SSE of Zhob, Pakistan | M5.4 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2001 | 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan | M5.2 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 36 km NW of Rajanpur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 56 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2010 | 21 km SSE of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 11 km ENE of Kohlu, Pakistan | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 33 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.1 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Nov 2, 1999 | 22 km NNW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 41 km W of Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan | M5.1 | 136 km | 31 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | Pakistan | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 21 km N of Barkhan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 57 km N of Kohlu, Pakistan | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 43 km NE of Barkhan, Pakistan | M4.9 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 16 km NW of Barkhan, Pakistan | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Dera Ghazi Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 56°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and November the driest (0.0").