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Weather & Climate in Gilgit, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gilgit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,813 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,813 ft (1,467 m) |
| Area | 257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9187°N, 74.3125°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Mar 5, 1990 | 70 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 77 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | northwestern Kashmir | M5.5 | 49 km | 47 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1999 | 82 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 71 km | 44 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 66 km ESE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 61 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 70 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 91 km | 28 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 52 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.9 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 84 km W of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Gilgit has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and November the driest (0.2").