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Weather & Climate in Rawalakot, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rawalakot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 264.5 sq mi (685.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8578°N, 73.7604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 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 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan | M5.1 | 111 km | 51 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Rawalakot has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and November the driest (0.7").