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Shikarpur, Pakistan

Sindh · Pakistan

Shikarpur is a large city in Sindh, Pakistan with a population of 204,938. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

204,938 Population 729/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Shikarpur

Shikarpur

Shikarpur is a city and the capital of Shikarpur District in Sindh province of Pakistan. It is situated about 29 km west of the right bank of the Indus, with a railway station, 37 km north-west of Sukkur. It is the 42nd largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2017 census.

People

Population204,938
Density729/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population204,938
Population Density729 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates27.9556°, 68.6382°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceSindh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (88 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shikarpur

Shikarpur is a large city in Pakistan (Sindh) with a population of 204,938. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Shikarpur

Shikarpur has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (38.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 3.8° / 28.5° 17.7
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 6.5° / 34.9° 9.5
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 10.3° / 40.3° 31.7
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 17.3° / 44.2° 53.3
May 35.8°C / 96°F 21.6° / 49.3° 108.9
Jun 38.1°C / 101°F 26.7° / 48.9° 17.5
Jul 37.2°C / 99°F 28.8° / 48.3° 171.2
Aug 34°C / 93°F 26.1° / 43.6° 251.1
Sep 33.7°C / 93°F 23.9° / 44.2° 5.8
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 18.3° / 41.2° 5.4
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 11.6° / 37.1° 9.5
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 5.6° / 30.4° 2.9
Shikarpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Pakistan avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.6 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates27.9556°N, 68.6382°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 25, 2023.

Dec 19, 2013 34 km WNW of Warah, Pakistan M5.4 126 km
Jun 21, 1996 36 km N of Tangwani, Pakistan M5.1 81 km
Mar 21, 2006 62 km ESE of Sibi, Pakistan M4.8 150 km
May 4, 2002 20 km WSW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.8 116 km
Nov 2, 2001 51 km WNW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.7 146 km
May 31, 2018 36 km SSE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.7 108 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km ENE of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.6 148 km
Jul 15, 2022 34 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.6 149 km
Jan 23, 2017 20 km WNW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.5 131 km
Nov 8, 1997 59 km WNW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.5 147 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NW of Kashmor, Pakistan M4.4 104 km
Mar 9, 1997 51 km WNW of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.4 143 km
Aug 16, 2013 17 km E of Dera Bugti, Pakistan M4.3 139 km
Apr 10, 2021 73 km WNW of Chowki Jamali, Pakistan M4.3 141 km
Aug 24, 1991 14 km NNE of Kandiari, Pakistan M4.3 101 km
Feb 23, 2018 16 km W of Shahdad Kot, Pakistan M4.3 89 km
Feb 25, 2019 14 km NNE of Tangwani, Pakistan M4.2 64 km
Apr 12, 1992 26 km W of Rojhan, Pakistan M4.2 132 km
May 4, 2002 Pakistan M4.2 111 km
Dec 19, 2013 30 km WSW of Warah, Pakistan M4.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.1 in
June 98°F (37°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.8 in
August 92°F (33°C) 1.0 in Wettest
September 89°F (31°C) 0.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Shikarpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 59°F in January to 98°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and October the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Shikarpur

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 101 Larkana - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shikarpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum

Libraries in Shikarpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sukkur IBA Library(Knowledge Center)0.0
Sukkur IBA Library(Knowledge Center)0.0

Train Stations in Shikarpur

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shikarpur

Stadiums & Teams in Shikarpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shikarpur

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport SukkurSKZMedium Airport
Moenjodaro AirportMJDMedium Airport
Shahbaz Air BaseJAGMedium Airport
Sui AirportSULMedium Airport
Kandhkot Airport-Small Airport
Larkana Airport-Small Airport
Pano Aqil Southeast Airport-Small Airport
Qadirpur Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Shikarpur

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dawood Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shikarpur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bhawan Valmik and Durgan Mata Mandir
جامعہ مسجد پرانا صدر

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)

Around Shikarpur

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Museums 1
Parks 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 Shikarpur

What is the population of Shikarpur?

Shikarpur has a population of 204,938 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 729 people per square mile, spread across 281.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shikarpur?

Shikarpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.

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