Why is there less rain in Pakistan?

Pakistan lies in the temperate zone. The climate is generally arid, characterized by hot summers and cool or cold winters, and wide variations between extremes of temperature at given locations. There is little rainfall.

Does Karachi get rain?

Coordinates: 24°51′N 67°02′E Karachi has an arid climate, albeit a moderate version of this climate. Karachi also receives the rains from July to September. The city enjoys a tropical climate encompassing warm winters and hot summers.

Which area receives least rainfall in Pakistan?

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, major parts of Pakistan experience dry climate. Humid conditions prevail but over a small area in the north. The whole of Sindh, most of Balochistan, major parts of the Punjab and central parts of Northern Areas receive less than 250 mm of rainfall in a year.

Can you explain why Pakistan receive only a small amount of rainfall from the summer monsoon?

The rain bearing air currents generated over the Indian Ocean hit the land mass of South India, the Malabar Hills and Madhya Pradesh before they reach Pakistan. The intensity of the monsoons is considerably reduced when it reaches Pakistan.

Which place receives the lowest rainfall in the world?

The lowest recorded rainfall in the world occurred at Arica, a port city in northern Chile. An annual average, taken over a 43-year period, was only 0.5 mm (0.02 inch).

Which city of Pakistan receives most rainfall?

Islamabad
The highest rainfall of 620 millimetres (24 in) was recorded in Islamabad during 24 hours on 24 July 2001.

How much rain did Karachi get in 2020?

The total rainfall of August 2020 at Karachi city were particularly notable. It recorded 588.0 mm at Faisal, 436.0 mm at Masroor & 367.0 mm at Airport and these are wettest August in 48 years, 63 years & 89 years respectively of record.

Which area in Pakistan has highest and lowest rainfall?

Nok Kundi, Pakistan. The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (10.8mm). The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0mm).

Why are floods so bad in Karachi?

Governments are quick to blame devastating floods on climate change. But many reasons for these floods are to do with what governments have not done. Arif Hasan reviews why disastrous floods are taking place in Karachi and what is needed for this to change.

What is the average temperature of Karachi in Pakistan?

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Karachi, Pakistan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F).

When is the best time to go swimming in Karachi?

The best months for a swim in Karachi, Pakistan, are April through December, with a perfect temperature – varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall. January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Karachi, Pakistan, with average temperature varying between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

What is the weather like in Pakistan in July?

July, the same as June, in Karachi, Pakistan, is another tropical summer month, with average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°C (91.6°F) and 27.4°C (81.3°F). An excellent water temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and only 3 rainfall days, with 85.5mm (3.37″) of accumulated rainfall, makes July a prime for swimming and other water activities.