Current Weather in Pakistan
As of Saturday, February 1, 2025, Pakistan is experiencing predominantly sunny conditions across major cities:
Islamabad: Partly sunny, 57°F (14°C)
Karachi: Hazy sunshine, 66°F (19°C)
Lahore: Sunny, 55°F (13°C)
Peshawar: Mostly cloudy, 59°F (15°C)
Quetta: Sunny, 36°F (2°C)
Weather Forecast for Next Week
Next week, the weather will remain cold and dry in most parts of the country. However, partly cloudy weather with light rain/light snowfall is likely at isolated places in northeast Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. Towards the end of the week, rain-wind with snowfall is expected in these regions.
The forecast for the week of February 1 to February 7, 2025, indicates stable weather patterns across Pakistan:
Islamabad: Consistently sunny with temperatures ranging from highs of 66°F to 71°F (19°C to 22°C) and lows between 42°F and 45°F (6°C to 7°C).
Karachi: Hazy sunshine throughout the week, with highs between 81°F and 84°F (27°C to 29°C) and lows from 49°F to 56°F (10°C to 13°C).
Lahore: Plenty of sunshine, highs around 68°F to 74°F (20°C to 23°C), and lows between 40°F and 47°F (4°C to 8°C).
Peshawar: Hazy sun with temperatures reaching highs of 69°F to 73°F (20°C to 23°C) and lows from 42°F to 46°F (5°C to 8°C).
Quetta: Sunny conditions, highs ranging from 47°F to 60°F (8°C to 15°C), and lows between 23°F and 32°F (-5°C to 0°C).
No significant rainfall is anticipated during this period.
Will Ramadan Occur in Winter in Pakistan?
Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of February 28, 2025, and conclude on March 30, 2025. Given that these dates fall within late winter and early spring, the initial days of Ramadan will occur during the winter season in Pakistan.
Impact of Global Warming on Pakistan
Pakistan has been experiencing the effects of global warming, including rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events. These changes pose challenges to water resources, agriculture, and public health. Efforts are underway to mitigate these impacts through sustainable practices and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience.