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Shorkot, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan

Shorkot is a mid-size city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan with a population of 67,439. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

67,439 Population 249/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
10.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Shorkot

Shorkot, , is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. Located east of the Chenab River, it serves as the headquarters of Shorkot Tehsil in Jhang District.

People

Population67,439
Density249/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain10.5 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population67,439
Population Density249 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates31.9102°, 70.8776°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation10.5 inches (266 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shorkot

Shorkot is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with a population of 67,439. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Shorkot

Shorkot has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 344 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.9°C / 53°F 4.5° / 19.3° 11.2
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 7.9° / 22.4° 25.9
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.5° 37.3
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 18.9° / 34.6° 30.7
May 31.7°C / 89°F 23.6° / 39.8° 9.8
Jun 33.4°C / 92°F 25.8° / 40.9° 29.6
Jul 32.6°C / 91°F 26.6° / 38.5° 69.8
Aug 31.6°C / 89°F 25.9° / 37.2° 70.8
Sep 30.1°C / 86°F 23.7° / 36.5° 42.3
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.3° 8.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 10.9° / 27.5° 3.4
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 5.5° / 22.2° 4.8
Shorkot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Pakistan avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area270.6 sq mi (700.8 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates31.9102°N, 70.8776°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
72% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 138 km
May 9, 2018 18 km NNW of Bannu, Pakistan M5.4 140 km
Jan 4, 1992 Afghanistan-Pakistan border region M5.4 84 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 146 km
Jun 30, 2001 50 km SE of Zhob, Pakistan M5.2 147 km
Sep 11, 2024 35 km W of Karor, Pakistan M5.1 77 km
Sep 11, 1992 44 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M5.0 79 km
May 6, 2010 21 km E of Karak, Pakistan M5.0 140 km
May 1, 2014 54 km WSW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.8 92 km
Dec 22, 1996 70 km E of Zhob, Pakistan M4.8 99 km
Mar 25, 2019 65 km WNW of Taunsa, Pakistan M4.8 132 km
Nov 9, 1999 13 km E of Kalur Kot, Pakistan M4.8 57 km
Jan 5, 2006 21 km SW of Kulachi, Pakistan M4.7 57 km
Sep 27, 1996 35 km W of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 86 km
Feb 18, 2012 21 km N of Paharpur, Pakistan M4.7 44 km
Jan 23, 1999 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan M4.7 125 km
Oct 1, 1996 21 km NE of Tank, Pakistan M4.7 59 km
Mar 12, 2002 3 km WNW of Daira Din Panah, Pakistan M4.6 148 km
Jun 7, 2011 0 km NNE of Khush?b, Pakistan M4.6 146 km
Mar 29, 1994 25 km W of Taunsa, Pakistan M4.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.8 in Warmest
July 91°F (33°C) 2.4 in Wettest
August 90°F (32°C) 2.2 in
September 87°F (30°C) 0.8 in
October 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Shorkot has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 54°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Shorkot

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Higher Secondary School, Shorkot
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Libraries in Shorkot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Mufti Mehmood library0.0
Mufti Mehmood library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shorkot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dera Ismail Khan Sabzi Mandi
Dera Ismail Khan Sabzi Mandi
Nayi Sabzi Mandi Dikhan
Nayi Sabzi Mandi Dikhan
Sabzi Mandi

Gas Stations in Shorkot

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump

Stadiums & Teams in Shorkot

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shorkot

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]DSKMedium Airport
Mianwali Air BaseMWDMedium Airport
Chashma AirportSmall Airport
Mir Baz AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shorkot

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Korai Baloch Mosque
Village Niazi Abad Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi

Around Shorkot

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Shorkot

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Fort Akalgarh

🇵🇰 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 Shorkot

What is the population of Shorkot?

Shorkot has a population of 67,439 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 249 people per square mile, spread across 270.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shorkot?

Shorkot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.5 inches.

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