Shabqadar climate
Shabqadar (Pakistan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 639 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shabqadar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 541 | 1253 | 351.4 |
| Feb | 2068 | 745 | 1457 | 863.4 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 853.3 |
| Apr | 3290 | 1763 | 2577 | 773.0 |
| May | 38101 | 2272 | 3087 | 431.7 |
| Jun | 43109 | 2781 | 3595 | 441.7 |
| Jul | 42107 | 2883 | 3595 | 803.1 |
| Aug | 40103 | 2781 | 3392 | 813.2 |
| Sep | 3799 | 2374 | 3087 | 391.5 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1153 | 1966 | 241.0 |
| Dec | 2170 | 745 | 1457 | 190.8 |
| Year | 43109 | 541 | 2476 | 63925 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 49% | 3.0 | 10:06 |
| Feb | 54% | 56% | 3.5 | 10:54 |
| Mar | 55% | 56% | 4.7 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 49% | 52% | 6.1 | 13:00 |
| May | 38% | 43% | 7.3 | 13:56 |
| Jun | 31% | 37% | 7.7 | 14:25 |
| Jul | 46% | 50% | 7.0 | 14:13 |
| Aug | 54% | 51% | 6.3 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 47% | 33% | 5.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 36% | 26% | 4.8 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 38% | 39% | 3.5 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 40% | 42% | 2.9 | 9:53 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Shabqadar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.4 °C42.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 639 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 39% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is February (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is December (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 31% in June to 55% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 6 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shabqadar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 19 mm0.8 in to 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Shabqadar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 541 to 7 °C45 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2679 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1254 to 22 °C72 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 40103 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 1153 to 23 °C74 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Shabqadar compares
Compared with Peshawar, about 23 km to the south, Shabqadar has practically the same average temperature and receives 10% less precipitation (639 mm25 in vs 706 mm28 in). The difference is largest in August (0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Shabqadar is the 77th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 19th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Pakistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Jalalabad (Afghanistan, BSh), Jammu (India, Cwa) and Pathankot (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Peshawar 23 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Mardan 46 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Kohat 71 km · 23 °C74 °F · 631 mm25 in
- Tordher 72 km · 25 °C77 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Mingora 97 km · 19 °C67 °F · 684 mm27 in
- Jalalabad 104 km · 23 °C73 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Battagram 144 km · 19 °C67 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Abbottabad 153 km · 18 °C65 °F · 988 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shabqadar?
July is the warmest month in Shabqadar, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shabqadar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shabqadar?
February is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Shabqadar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 987 m, while Shabqadar lies at about 335 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.2 °C7.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.