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Weather & Climate in Taftan, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taftan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 6,198.8 sq mi (16,054.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9469°N, 61.5866°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Apr 16, 2013 | 79 km ESE of Kh?sh, Iran | M7.7 | 109 km | 80 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 112 km E of Kh?sh, Iran | M5.6 | 119 km | 56 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 38 km S of Zahedan, Iran | M5.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 113 km ESE of Kh?sh, Iran | M5.4 | 130 km | 57 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 61 km N of Zahedan, Iran | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 56 km SSE of Kh?sh, Iran | M5.2 | 135 km | 69 km |
| Sep 8, 1994 | 64 km ESE of Kh?sh, Iran | M5.1 | 105 km | 77 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 37 km NNW of Zahedan, Iran | M5.0 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Sep 12, 1992 | 51 km NNW of Zahedan, Iran | M5.0 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 51 km S of Zahedan, Iran | M4.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 1990 | 39 km NW of Zahedan, Iran | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1990 | 66 km S of Zahedan, Iran | M4.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 47 km SSE of Zahedan, Iran | M4.8 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 135 km E of Kh?sh, Iran | M4.8 | 138 km | 80 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 58 km S of Zahedan, Iran | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 91 km SW of Zahedan, Iran | M4.8 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 1990 | 67 km S of Zahedan, Iran | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 79 km ESE of Kh?sh, Iran | M4.7 | 124 km | 85 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 104 km ESE of Kh?sh, Iran | M4.7 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 85 km ENE of Kh?sh, Iran | M4.6 | 73 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in |
Taftan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 51°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and September the driest (0.0").