Monsoon Precipitation in Karachi
The average annual rainfall for Karachi is 200 millimetres (7.9 in); the highest annual rainfall of 713 millimetres (28.1 in) was recorded in 1967. Annual monsoon rains for Karachi amount to 146.5 millimetres (5.77 in). The city experienced above-normal monsoon rainfalls in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011, while in 2004 and 2005 the city received below-normal rainfall. In 2009 the country received 30% below normal rainfall with the exception of Sindh, including Karachi, which received above normal monsoon rains. Karachi has seen record-breaking rainfalls during monsoon season since 2003 with the exception of 2004 and 2005. Following is the annual monsoon rainfall for the last few years based on data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
| Monsoon precipitation in Karachi |
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| Precipitation | ||||
| Year | (mm) | (in) | References | |
| 2000 | 0.1 mm | 0 inches | ||
| 2001 | 63.1 mm | 2.41 inches | ||
| 2002 | 123.1 mm | 4.84 inches | ||
| 2003 | 355.2 mm | 13.98 inches | ||
| 2004 | 35 mm | 1.37 inches | ||
| 2005 | 80.6 mm | 3.17 inches | ||
| 2006 | 236.7 mm | 9.32 inches | ||
| 2007 | 421 mm | 16.6 inches | ||
| 2008 | 91.5 mm | 3.60 inches | ||
| 2009 | 439.2 mm | 17.29 inches | ||
| 2010 | 741.9 mm | 29.21 inches | ||
| 2011 | 436.5 mm | 11.51 inches | ||
| 2012 | 133.8 mm as of 14 September 2012 | 11.51 inches | ||
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