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Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Shot

Shot is a locality in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 2,187 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm, dry-summer continental (Köppen Dsb), with dry summers and cold winters.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time08:13
35.58° N, 75.17° EElevation 2,187 mUTC+5 · Pakistan Standard Time
The year in Shotweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low9° / -5°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shot at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

71 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

16 mm of rain

Weather in Shot

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct13°2°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct10°0°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct10°1°
Sun1 Nov11°2°0.6 mm
Mon2 Nov10°1°3.2 mm
Tue3 Nov10°0°1.3 mm
Wed4 Nov8°1°
Thu5 Nov9°3°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov9°-1°3.8 mm

When to go to Shot

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383334344977848288534946
High-5°-2°3°8°12°17°21°21°18°9°1°-3°
Low-13°-10°-7°-4°1°4°9°10°6°-5°-10°-12°
Rain (mm)394157715118161716181826
Wet days688877785243

What's on in Shot

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Shot

Nature in Pakistan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Pakistan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Shot

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Rupal 28 km ↖2002 · 62 km
6.2Gahkuch 56 km ↓1981 · 143 km
6.0Shimshal 107 km →1963 · 143 km
5.7Lalazar 8 km ↑2005 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Shot

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Shot

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shot?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shot.
What is the hottest month in Shot?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Shot?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shot?
April is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.