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Weather & Climate in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rahim Yar Khan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4199°N, 70.3035°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 3, 1994 | 12 km ENE of Rojhan, Pakistan | M5.9 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 36 km NW of Rajanpur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 36 km N of Tangwani, Pakistan | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India | M5.1 | 149 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 20 km WSW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 28 km WNW of Dajal, Pakistan | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1995 | 108 km ESE of Khanpur, Pakistan | M4.8 | 131 km | 21 km |
| May 31, 2018 | 36 km SSE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.7 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 38 km W of Dajal, Pakistan | M4.6 | 124 km | 26 km |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 34 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 25 km ENE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 49 km NNW of Rojhan, Pakistan | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2000 | 9 km NNE of Rojhan, Pakistan | M4.5 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 41 km ENE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.5 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 40 km SE of Barkhan, Pakistan | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.5 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 44 km NE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 54 km WNW of Rajanpur, Pakistan | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NW of Kashmor, Pakistan | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 40 km N of Rojhan, Pakistan | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in |
Rahim Yar Khan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 56°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and October the driest (0.0").