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Weather & Climate in Malakand, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malakand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 386.5 sq mi (1,001.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5656°N, 71.9304°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 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 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 146 km | 114 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 45 km ENE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 119 km | 104 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 30 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 123 km | 49 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 115 km | 73 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.0 | 90 km | 46 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Malakand has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.7").