Mountain in Pakistan

Geography of K2

Geography of K2: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ -13°F now🕔 8:15 AM local📅 Best: May, June and August⛰ 28.251 ft

Geography of K2

Latitude35.8808
Longitude76.5133
Elevation28.251 ft
HemisphereNorthern

Delhi is 504 mi to the south, India is 504 mi to the south, Indira Gandhi International Airport is 507 mi to the south and Uzbekistan is 542 mi to the north-west.

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Coordinates: 35°52′50.9″N 76°30′47.9″E (35.8808, 76.5133)

Quick facts about K2

TypeMountain
CountryPakistan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°52′50.9″N 76°30′47.9″E (35.8808, 76.5133)
Elevation28.251 ft
Known forthe savage mountain
Local time8:15 AM (UTC+05:00)
Best monthsMay, June and August
ClimatePolar

Summary

K2 is a mountain in Pakistan. K2 is a mountain known as the savage mountain. It sits at 28.251 ft above sea level.

Right now it is -13°F (-25°C) in K2 with overcast. It feels like -22°F. Today runs from -15°F to -8°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.9/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit K2 is May, June and August. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near -5°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -53°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of -8°F is in line with the -5°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -15°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in K2 month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January-45°-53°3,2 in★★☆☆☆
February-44°-51°2,5 in★★☆☆☆
March-35°-42°4,5 in☆☆☆☆
April-27°-35°2,5 in★★☆☆☆
May-19°-29°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
June-12°-22°1,1 in★★☆☆☆
July-5°-13°1,5 in★★☆☆☆
August-5°-15°0,7 in★★☆☆☆
September-13°-21°1,2 in★★☆☆☆
October-26°-34°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
November-36°-43°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
December-42°-49°2,4 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is K2?

K2 is a mountain in Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.8808, 76.5133. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in K2 right now?

It is currently -13°F (-25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit K2?

May, June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in K2, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is K2 in?

K2 observes Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00). The local time is 8:15 AM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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