Weather & Climate in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saidu Sharif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Area | 261.6 sq mi (677.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7466°N, 72.3557°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 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 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Upper Dir, Pakistan | M5.3 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 46 km | 13 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1992 | 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 45 km ENE of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 125 km | 104 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan | M5.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan | M5.0 | 114 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 61 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 30 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 81 km | 49 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.0 | 47 km | 46 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Saidu Sharif has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (0.9").