Makhu, India

Punjab · India

Makhu is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 14,658. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,658 Population 6,318/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population14,658
Density6,318/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population14,658
Population Density6,318 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates31.1034°, 74.9963°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (572 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makhu

Makhu is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 14,658. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Makhu

Makhu has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (36°C), the coldest is Jan (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.6°C / 53°F 2° / 22.4° 41.4
Feb 15.8°C / 60°F 3.7° / 28.2° 21.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 8.9° / 36.3° 38.1
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 14.6° / 41.5° 19.4
May 33.3°C / 92°F 20.2° / 47° 31.0
Jun 36°C / 97°F 24.6° / 46.5° 65.3
Jul 33.2°C / 92°F 26.1° / 43.7° 248.5
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 24.2° / 38.1° 202.2
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 21.8° / 37.3° 106.5
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 15.2° / 35.5° 27.9
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.5° 14.0
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 2.6° / 26° 10.0
Makhu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density6,318/sq mi
Coordinates31.1034°N, 74.9963°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 139 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 59 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 123 km
Apr 13, 1996 13 km SSE of Shahkot, Pakistan M4.4 146 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 128 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 128 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 123 km
Jul 17, 2012 7 km ESE of Jaranwala, Pakistan M4.2 145 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 117 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 48 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 83 km
Nov 30, 1995 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.1 113 km
Aug 16, 2003 14 km NNW of Mustaf?b?d, Pakistan M4.0 149 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km SSE of Nankana Sahib, Pakistan M3.7 123 km
Apr 9, 2008 27 km WSW of Amritsar, India M3.3 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.2 in Warmest
July 88°F (31°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 86°F (30°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Makhu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Makhu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo Sikh War Museum

Farmers Markets in Makhu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi Chola Sahib
Dana Mandi Takhtu Wala
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain market
Grain Market
Grain market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Uggoke Grain Market

Restaurants in Makhu

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Waigel &P.O.G Bar
Sartaj Haveli

Dentists in Makhu

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puri Dental Clinic & Implant Centre

Train Stations in Makhu

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jogiwala
Makhu

Bus Stations in Makhu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station, Harike

Gas Stations in Makhu

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
H P
Indian Oil
Reliance

Stadiums & Teams in Makhu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Makhu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Allama Iqbal International AirportLHELarge Airport
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Beas Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Makhu?

Makhu has a population of 14,658 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,318 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makhu?

Makhu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches.

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