Climate Insights for Skardu Airport
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Skardu Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation falls per year. Skardu Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skardu Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Skardu Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Skardu Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 40.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Skardu Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skardu Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°F. Skardu Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Skardu Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Skardu Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 53°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -6°F and an average temperature of 3°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 21°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Skardu Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 40 mm. That's 96 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Skardu Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 570cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 98cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Skardu Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.6 in. That's 3.8 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Skardu Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Skardu Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Skardu Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skardu Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skardu Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.