Quetta weather in August
In August, Quetta sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 23 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Quetta's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Quetta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:03 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 20%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Quetta is capital of Balochistan Province, Pakistan.
- Density
- 5,901/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1876
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical August day in Quetta reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and about 3°C warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 |
| 2 | 32 | 20 |
| 3 | 32 | 20 |
| 4 | 32 | 20 |
| 5 | 32 | 20 |
| 6 | 32 | 20 |
| 7 | 32 | 20 |
| 8 | 32 | 20 |
| 9 | 32 | 20 |
| 10 | 32 | 20 |
| 11 | 32 | 20 |
| 12 | 32 | 20 |
| 13 | 31 | 20 |
| 14 | 31 | 20 |
| 15 | 31 | 19 |
| 16 | 31 | 19 |
| 17 | 31 | 19 |
| 18 | 31 | 19 |
| 19 | 31 | 19 |
| 20 | 31 | 19 |
| 21 | 31 | 19 |
| 22 | 31 | 19 |
| 23 | 31 | 19 |
| 24 | 31 | 19 |
| 25 | 31 | 19 |
| 26 | 31 | 18 |
| 27 | 31 | 18 |
| 28 | 31 | 18 |
| 29 | 31 | 18 |
| 30 | 31 | 18 |
| 31 | 30 | 18 |
How August really feels in Quetta
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Quetta weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9° / -1° | 50 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 10.3 | 2.1 |
| Feb | 11° / 1° | 55 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 10.9 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 16° / 6° | 48 | 8.3 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 26 | 5.3 | 0 | 12.7 | 7.9 |
| May | 28° / 17° | 9 | 2.5 | 0 | 13.5 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 32° / 20° | 10 | 2.3 | 0 | 13.9 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 33° / 20° | 30 | 6.4 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 19° | 23 | 4.9 | 0 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 16° | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 12.2 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 23° / 10° | 4 | 0.6 | 0 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Nov | 17° / 5° | 9 | 2.1 | 0 | 10.5 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 12° / 1° | 22 | 3.1 | 1 | 10.1 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 10%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 90 | 10 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Quetta gets around 23 mm of rain over 4.9 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 10 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 76% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 18 | 17 | 4 |
| 2 | 61 | 18 | 17 | 4 |
| 3 | 63 | 17 | 16 | 4 |
| 4 | 63 | 17 | 16 | 4 |
| 5 | 64 | 17 | 15 | 4 |
| 6 | 64 | 17 | 15 | 4 |
| 7 | 65 | 17 | 14 | 4 |
| 8 | 66 | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| 9 | 66 | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| 10 | 68 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| 11 | 70 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 71 | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| 13 | 72 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| 14 | 73 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| 15 | 75 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 76 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 77 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| 18 | 79 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 80 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 20 | 82 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 21 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 84 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 85 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 25 | 86 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 26 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 27 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 28 | 88 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | 88 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 89 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 90 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 7:22 PM to 6:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 5:54 | 7:22 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 5:54 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:55 | 7:21 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:56 | 7:20 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:56 | 7:19 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:57 | 7:18 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:58 | 7:18 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 5:58 | 7:17 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 5:59 | 7:16 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 5:59 | 7:15 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 6:00 | 7:14 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 6:01 | 7:13 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 6:01 | 7:12 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 6:02 | 7:11 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:02 | 7:10 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:03 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:04 | 7:08 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 6:04 | 7:07 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:05 | 7:06 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:05 | 7:05 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:06 | 7:04 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 7:03 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 7:02 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:08 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 6:08 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 6:09 | 6:58 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 6:10 | 6:57 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:10 | 6:56 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:53 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:52 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.98 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.77 kWh/m² to a high of 8.06 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 6.98 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Quetta
In August, Quetta sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Quetta sees seasonal dust haze (July–August), heaviest in July.
Is August a good time to visit Quetta?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Quetta for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Quetta in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Quetta sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Quetta in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Quetta peaks around June 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Quetta in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Quetta is worst in July — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 30 | Moderate |
| Mar | 29 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 35 | Moderate |
| Aug | 31 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Quetta?
Quetta sits at 30.2°N, 67.0°E, 1,683 m above sea level, in Pakistan. The nearest listed city is Kandahār, 201 km away.
Topography around Quetta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Quetta.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Quetta has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 366 m around an average of 1,688 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,619 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,240 m.
The land around Quetta is covered by artificial surfaces (84%) within 3 km, bare terrain (64%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (81%) within 80 km.
Pakistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,596
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 45%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 13
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 493
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Quetta (30.1841°, 67.0014°, elevation 1,683 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).