Murree Hills

Climate Of Murree

Climate and Ecology

A road in Murree in January.

Murree
Climate chart (explanation)
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7
0
145
8
1
177
12
4
133
17
9
92
22
13
130
25
16
340
22
16
326
21
15
147
21
13
70
19
10
33
15
6
70
10
2
Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: World Weather Information Service[8]

Murree features a subtropical highland climate (Cwb) under the Köppen climate classification. It is situated in the outer Himalayas, retaining high altitude. This type of area has cold, snowy winters, relatively cool summer with drastically escalated rain, in relation with lower altitudes, and frequent fog. Precipitation is received year round, with two maxima, first one during winter and second one at summer, July–August. Total mean precipitation annually is 1,789 mm (70.4 in).[8]

A variety of rare animal species can be found in Murree, including the leopard, which inhabits the neighboring Galiyat region. More common animals include the rhesus monkey, wild boar, foxes and various species of birds, including the Cheer Pheasantand Kalij Pheasant. The area gives its name to the Murree vole, a rodent species endemic to Pakistan.

Many fruits introduced to the region during the period of British occupation, including cherries, raspberries and strawberries, still thrive locally.

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