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Weather & Climate in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rawalpindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 2,040.9 sq mi (5,286.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5973°N, 73.0479°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
251 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 32 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan | M5.1 | 65 km | 51 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 43 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 29 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 46 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Rawalpindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 50°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and November the driest (0.5").