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Weather & Climate in Parachinar, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parachinar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 339 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 43.8 inches. The area receives 207.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8997°N, 70.1001°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 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 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M6.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 140 km | 114 km |
| Jun 11, 1995 | 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan | M5.7 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 71 km | 64 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan | M5.4 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 32 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 23 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 32 km | 30 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 149 km | 16 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan | M5.0 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.0 | 87 km | 73 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Parachinar has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 16°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and September the driest (0.5").