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Nowshera Cantonment, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Nowshera Cantonment is a mid-size city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 96,766. Elevation: 978 ft (298 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

96,766 Population 367/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Nowshera Cantonment

Nowshera Cantonment is a cantonment adjacent to Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, located on the opposite bank of the Kabul River. It was established by the British colonial government in 1851 and was renovated in 1859, just after the Sepoy Mutiny.

People

Population96,766
Density367/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Population96,766
Population Density367 / sq mi
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Coordinates33.9983°, 71.9983°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (574 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nowshera Cantonment

Nowshera Cantonment is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 96,766. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Nowshera Cantonment

Nowshera Cantonment has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.1°C), the coldest is Jan (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 49°F -0.4° / 20° 73.4
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 1.5° / 24.1° 129.4
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 5.5° / 29.4° 150.9
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 10.3° / 35.2° 96.5
May 27.6°C / 82°F 14.8° / 41.4° 110.4
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 19.1° / 44° 136.1
Jul 31.7°C / 89°F 23.8° / 42.9° 235.0
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 22.7° / 37.6° 192.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 19.4° / 36.8° 93.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 12° / 34° 68.8
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 6.5° / 29.3° 54.8
Dec 11.9°C / 53°F 2.3° / 24° 25.1
Nowshera Cantonment has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Pakistan avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area264.0 sq mi (683.7 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates33.9983°N, 71.9983°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

May 20, 1992 2 km WSW of Lachi, Pakistan M6.3 94 km
Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 141 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 139 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 142 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 110 km
Aug 26, 1999 29 km SW of Asad?b?d, Afghanistan M5.2 123 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 83 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 111 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 56 km
Sep 4, 2022 35 km NE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.1 139 km
Mar 24, 1992 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan M5.0 86 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 117 km
Aug 5, 2023 23 km NNW of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.0 124 km
Jun 17, 2021 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 137 km
Feb 17, 1993 26 km SSE of Sanjwal, Pakistan M5.0 71 km
Apr 3, 1998 22 km ENE of Jal?l?b?d, Afghanistan M5.0 135 km
Jul 17, 2000 10 km N of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 128 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 142 km
Apr 12, 2025 10 km SE of Hazro City, Pakistan M4.9 55 km
Mar 19, 2006 17 km ESE of Battagram, Pakistan M4.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
June 90°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
July 88°F (31°C) 3.3 in
August 85°F (30°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in

Nowshera Cantonment has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 50°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Nowshera Cantonment

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Girls High Scool
F G Public High School
Govt girls degree college - nowshera
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Farmers Markets in Nowshera Cantonment

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bickut Gunj Market
Bickut Gunj Market
Chungi bazar
Jehangir Market
Jehangir Market
market
Pabbi Sabzi Mandi Nowshera
Sabzi mandi
Sabzi Mandi
Sabzi Mandi
Sabzi Mandi Akora Khattak
Sabzi Mandi Akora Khattak

Restaurants in Nowshera Cantonment

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Safeer Khan Icecream Parlour

Train Stations in Nowshera Cantonment

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hayat Sher Pao Shaheed
Nowshera Junction

Bus Stations in Nowshera Cantonment

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Nowshera Cantonment

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GAS SYNDICATE CNG STATION

Golf Courses in Nowshera Cantonment

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nowshera Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Nowshera Cantonment

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nowshera Cantonment

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacha Khan International AirportPEWLarge Airport
Minhas Air BaseATGMedium Airport
Risalpur Air BaseMedium Airport
Basal AirportSmall Airport
Campbellpore AirportCWPSmall Airport
Chirat AirportSmall Airport
Kohat AirportOHTSmall Airport
Tarbela Dam AirportTLBSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nowshera Cantonment

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr.Hameed ur Rehman Cardiologist’s Clinic
Dr.Samad Hemopathic Clinic
Sheikh Yaseen Medical Centre
Zeeshan Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nowshera Cantonment

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hakeemabad Mosque
MASJID
پیرآف مانکی شریف

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)

Around Nowshera Cantonment

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 1
Parks 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

🇵🇰 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 Nowshera Cantonment

What is the population of Nowshera Cantonment?

Nowshera Cantonment has a population of 96,766 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 367 people per square mile, spread across 264.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nowshera Cantonment?

Nowshera Cantonment has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

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