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Lachi, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Lachi is a small city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 18,537. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,537 Population 21/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Lachi

Lachi is one of the tehsils in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, located south of the district capital Kohat. It houses about 100,000 inhabitants, living in 1,161 square kilometres (448 sq mi). The tehsil is subdivided into nine union councils. About 40% of the working population is employed outside the tehsil. It is a rural area where most households' livelihood depends on remittances and subsistence farming. Education is provided through several private and government high schools, as well as a government degree college affiliated with Kohat University.

People

Population18,537
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population18,537
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates33.3829°, 71.3373°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (504 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lachi

Lachi is a small city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 18,537. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Lachi

Lachi has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 964 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.4°C / 47°F -0.5° / 19.8° 56.1
Feb 11.7°C / 53°F 1° / 23.4° 92.0
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 4.8° / 28.7° 121.3
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 10.2° / 34.3° 77.4
May 26.4°C / 80°F 13.8° / 39.5° 111.7
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 17.9° / 42.5° 89.9
Jul 30.8°C / 87°F 22.5° / 41.4° 128.9
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 20.7° / 37.6° 124.6
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 18.6° / 36.3° 71.0
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 12.2° / 33.4° 40.4
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28° 38.3
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 2.1° / 23.8° 12.1
Lachi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Pakistan avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area877.8 sq mi (2,273.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates33.3829°N, 71.3373°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 12, 2025.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 2 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 81 km
Aug 26, 1999 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan M5.2 148 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 147 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 143 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 93 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 110 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 31 km
Apr 3, 1998 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.0 140 km
Jan 4, 2004 2 km SSE of Markaz-e Woluswal?-ye ?ch?n, Afghanistan M4.9 99 km
Apr 12, 2025 10 km SE of Hazro City, Pakistan M4.9 124 km
Jun 5, 1992 18 km NE of Karak, Pakistan M4.9 19 km
Feb 20, 1996 14 km SE of Topi, Pakistan M4.8 144 km
Jun 8, 1993 28 km W of Rawalpindi, Pakistan M4.8 133 km
Nov 9, 1999 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan M4.8 136 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 150 km
Apr 11, 2022 22 km SW of Doaba, Pakistan M4.8 73 km
Nov 7, 1993 21 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M4.7 138 km
Jun 23, 2021 12 km ESE of Kohat, Pakistan M4.7 27 km
Jan 21, 1990 42 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 85°F (29°C) 1.3 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.9 in Warmest
July 90°F (32°C) 3.1 in
August 88°F (31°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in

Lachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Lachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Digital Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lachi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Awami Sabzi Fruits Mandi
Bannu Bazar
Kohat Sabzi Mandi
New Fruits and Vegetable Market

Restaurants in Lachi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darre Khan Kabab Lachi (درے خان کباب لاچی)
Ejaz Restaurant

Gas Stations in Lachi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Lachi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lachi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacha Khan International AirportPEWLarge Airport
Risalpur Air Base-Medium Airport
Chirat Airport-Small Airport
Kohat AirportOHTSmall Airport
Thal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lachi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid /مسجد
مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi

🇵🇰 About Pakistan

Capital Islamabad
Population 212,215,030
Area 803,940 km²
GDP (USD) $336,686,348,609
GDP per capita $1,360
HDI 0.544
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 27.4%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency PKR (Rupee)
Languages English, Urdu
Calling code +92
TLD .pk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lachi

What is the population of Lachi?

Lachi has a population of 18,537 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 877.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lachi?

Lachi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

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