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Weather & Climate in Islamabad, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Islamabad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 349.8 sq mi (906.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7215°N, 73.0433°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan | M5.1 | 79 km | 51 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 20 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.0 | 128 km | 46 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 54 km | 13 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 56 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in |
Islamabad has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and November the driest (0.7").