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Weather & Climate in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dera Ismail Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 270.6 sq mi (700.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8313°N, 70.9017°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 145 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | M5.4 | 87 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 55 km SSE of Zhob, Pakistan | M5.4 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2001 | 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan | M5.1 | 70 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 44 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan | M5.0 | 79 km | 36 km |
| Dec 22, 1996 | 70 km E of Zhob, Pakistan | M4.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 54 km WSW of Kulachi, Pakistan | M4.8 | 93 km | 28 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan | M4.8 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 59 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan | M4.8 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 65 km WNW of Taunsa, Pakistan | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1999 | 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 21 km N of Paharpur, Pakistan | M4.7 | 52 km | 58 km |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 35 km W of Tank, Pakistan | M4.7 | 91 km | 47 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 21 km NE of Tank, Pakistan | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2006 | 21 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan | M4.6 | 147 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Dera Ismail Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and November the driest (0.1").