Location & Surroundings
Shigar is a settlement in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, at 2,289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Skardu, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Islamabad is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Skardu Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Shigar is town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
It is located in Shigar District, Pakistan.
The elevation is around 2,556 metre.
Also known as: Cheker
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Basic Data
- Country Pakistan
- Located in Shigar District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 25' 26" N, 75° 44' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2289 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,705 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:23
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Shigar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shigar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 13.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.2 | 1.4 | 306 | 34 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.1 | 0.9 | 10 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 1.7 | 270 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 1.8 | 274 | 16 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 673.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 1.1 | 265 | 38 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 0.6 | 242 | 47 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.2 | 1.5 | 251 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.4 | 4.3 | 249 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 631.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.6 | 2.0 | 289 | 49 | 1,018.6 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 63 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.5 | 0.9 | 281 | 57 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 1.5 | 259 | 32 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 1.9 | 271 | 22 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 627.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.2 | 1.2 | 282 | 38 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shigar?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 13.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shigar today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Shigar?
Local time is 07:23. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Shigar?
Shigar is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shigar?
DEM 2,289 m.
Where is Shigar located?
It is at 35.42376, 75.73911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shigar in?
It is in Pakistan.
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