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Weather & Climate in Gwadar, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gwadar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 288.3 sq mi (746.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1216°N, 62.3254°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 7, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan | M6.3 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Jan 30, 1992 | 47 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan | M5.9 | 84 km | 29 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 78 km ESE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M5.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 16 km SE of Pasni, Pakistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Dec 7, 1991 | 50 km W of Pasni, Pakistan | M5.6 | 66 km | 30 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 20 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km S of Pasni, Pakistan | M5.1 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Dec 19, 1993 | 29 km ENE of Gwadar, Pakistan | M5.1 | 30 km | 24 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 58 km ESE of Gwadar, Pakistan | M5.1 | 58 km | 26 km |
| Apr 29, 2007 | 27 km NW of Gwadar, Pakistan | M5.0 | 28 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 40 km SSW of Pasni, Pakistan | M4.9 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | southwestern Pakistan | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Turbat, Pakistan | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 59 km ESE of Gwadar, Pakistan | M4.9 | 59 km | 67 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 52 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan | M4.8 | 67 km | 28 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 60 km WSW of Pasni, Pakistan | M4.8 | 65 km | 27 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 76 km W of Turbat, Pakistan | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 39 km NNE of Gwadar, Pakistan | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1998 | 30 km SW of Pasni, Pakistan | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1997 | 13 km N of Gwadar, Pakistan | M4.6 | 13 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 17.0 m (56 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1945 | MAKRAN COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 17.0 m | 300 | 97 km |
| 2013 | OFF COAST GWADAR | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | 825 | 9 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Gwadar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and May the driest (0.0").