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Weather & Climate in Shigar, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shigar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 323 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,510 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 26.8°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,510 ft (2,289 m) |
| Area | 260.0 sq mi (673.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4238°N, 75.7391°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 24, 1992 | northwestern Kashmir | M5.5 | 110 km | 47 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Thang, India | M5.4 | 122 km | 49 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 113 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 52 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.9 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.9 | 60 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 133 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.8 | 117 km | 77 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 156 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.8 | 139 km | 84 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 65 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 52 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 47 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 62 km S of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 84 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 113 km | 31 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 51 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Shigar has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 3°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and November the driest (0.2").