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Weather & Climate in Quetta, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1841°N, 67.0014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
356 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Feb 27, 1997 | 29 km ESE of Harnai, Pakistan | M7.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1997 | 13 km SSE of Harnai, Pakistan | M6.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Harnai, Pakistan | M5.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 15 km ENE of Kalat, Pakistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan | M5.6 | 71 km | 27 km |
| May 31, 1995 | 14 km N of Harnai, Pakistan | M5.6 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 6 km ESE of Harnai, Pakistan | M5.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 66 km NNE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 29 km SSW of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 19 km E of Mach, Pakistan | M5.4 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Sep 7, 1997 | 15 km WSW of Harnai, Pakistan | M5.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 2012 | 8 km NE of Alik Ghund, Pakistan | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2005 | 14 km SSE of Ziarat, Pakistan | M5.2 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Harnai, Pakistan | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 28 km S of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 9 km SSE of Dadhar, Pakistan | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1997 | 46 km ENE of Sibi, Pakistan | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1997 | 49 km SSW of Duki, Pakistan | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 15 km NNE of Ziarat, Pakistan | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 62 km NE of Chaman, Pakistan | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Quetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").