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Weather & Climate in Kohat, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kohat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 265.3 sq mi (687.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5820°N, 71.4493°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 20, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan | M6.3 | 26 km | 16 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 54 km | 51 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 126 km | 73 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2025 | 10 km SE of Hazro City, Pakistan | M4.9 | 107 km | 53 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 89 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 29 km SE of ?sm?r, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 14 km SE of Topi, Pakistan | M4.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Kohat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 51°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (0.4").