Nankana Sahib, Pakistan

Punjab · Pakistan

Nankana Sahib is a mid-size city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 63,073. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

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

63,073 Population 64/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib is a city in the central part of Punjab, Pakistan, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district. It is named after Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, who was born and based here; with his birthplace gurdwara being a nationally 'Protected Heritage Monument' making Nankana Sahib among the holiest sites for Sikhs. It is located about 91 km (57 mi) west of Lahore and about 75 km (47 mi) east of Faisalabad. The city had a population of 130,041 in 2023.

People

Population63,073
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population63,073
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates31.4501°, 73.7065°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (395 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Punjab) with a population of 63,073. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 798 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.7°C / 53°F 1.9° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 15.8°C / 60°F 3.9° / 28.6° 18.6
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 8.6° / 35.8° 55.3
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 14° / 41.5° 27.6
May 33.1°C / 92°F 19.5° / 47.3° 27.0
Jun 36.3°C / 97°F 24° / 47.3° 70.1
Jul 33.9°C / 93°F 26.4° / 45° 229.2
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.7° / 39.9° 170.4
Sep 30.3°C / 86°F 21.7° / 38.8° 91.8
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 14.8° / 36.2° 31.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 8.7° / 32° 28.6
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 3.3° / 25.8° 7.1
Nankana Sahib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Pakistan avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,549.8 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates31.4501°N, 73.7065°E
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.41"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Apr 1, 1996 Pakistan M5.2 24 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 35 km
Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 27 km
Feb 22, 2002 6 km WNW of Jahanian Shah, Pakistan M4.5 148 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 71 km
Jan 13, 1991 18 km ESE of Sargodha, Pakistan M4.5 102 km
Jan 23, 1996 18 km NE of Chenab Nagar, Pakistan M4.5 79 km
Aug 4, 2001 13 km N of Mamu Kanjan, Pakistan M4.4 102 km
Apr 13, 1996 13 km SSE of Shahkot, Pakistan M4.4 18 km
Jul 14, 2001 12 km NE of Dijkot, Pakistan M4.4 60 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 17 km
Jul 17, 2012 7 km ESE of Jaranwala, Pakistan M4.2 27 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 38 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 81 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 130 km
Nov 30, 1995 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.1 46 km
Aug 16, 2003 14 km NNW of Mustaf?b?d, Pakistan M4.0 56 km
Mar 24, 1998 10 km SW of Kunjah, Pakistan M4.0 114 km
Aug 8, 2004 15 km NE of Gojra, Pakistan M4.0 89 km
Apr 26, 2008 3 km E of Malakwal, Pakistan M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 93°F (34°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 89°F (32°C) 4.1 in
August 87°F (31°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Nankana Sahib has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nankana Sahib

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government High School - - - -
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Train Stations in Nankana Sahib

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nankana Sahib Railway Station

Gas Stations in Nankana Sahib

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PK #6083575197

Airports Near Nankana Sahib

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Allama Iqbal International AirportLHELarge Airport
Faisalabad International AirportLYPLarge Airport
Chandhar Airport-Small Airport
Chunian Heliped-Small Airport
Okara Cantonment Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Nankana Sahib

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Khalid Saleemi
Dr. Mustafa
Rashid Hospital
Zainab Meternity Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nankana Sahib

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurdwara Janam Asthan
Youngson Memorial Church
جامع مسجد
دولت پور جامع مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)

🇵🇰 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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What is the population of Nankana Sahib?

Nankana Sahib has a population of 63,073 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nankana Sahib?

Nankana Sahib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

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