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Weather & Climate in Muzaffarābād, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muzaffarābād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 634.0 sq mi (1,642.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3700°N, 73.4708°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
299 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 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 56 km | 28 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 38 km | 30 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 79 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Muzaffarābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and November the driest (1.1").