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Weather & Climate in Skardu, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skardu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,352 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,352 ft (2,241 m) |
| Area | 260.0 sq mi (673.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2979°N, 75.6337°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 24, 1992 | northwestern Kashmir | M5.5 | 103 km | 47 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Thang, India | M5.4 | 132 km | 49 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km ESE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 52 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.9 | 89 km | 29 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.9 | 57 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 133 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.8 | 134 km | 77 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 52 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 47 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 65 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 64 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 51 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 62 km S of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 35 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M4.7 | 103 km | 82 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Skardu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and November the driest (0.3").