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Weather & Climate in Upper Dir, Pakistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Upper Dir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 260.2 sq mi (673.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2074°N, 71.8768°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 143 km | 213 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 142 km | 227 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 147 km | 141 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 140 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1993 | 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 137 km | 113 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.2 | 145 km | 129 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 32 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.1 | 136 km | 107 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 145 km | 114 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 141 km | 120 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 127 km | 114 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 127 km | 98 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 143 km | 99 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 43 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 129 km | 117 km |
| Feb 14, 1998 | 52 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 146 km | 219 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 59 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 139 km | 48 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 41 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 134 km | 124 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 54 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 131 km | 115 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 26 km SSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 144 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Upper Dir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (0.8").