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Balasore, India

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
144,373 Population 19,275/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent
Balasore has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density19,275/sq mi
Coordinates21.4927°N, 86.9335°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 28, 2019.

Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 128 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 197 km
2023 Hamoon Category 1 290 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 160 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 121 km
2019 Fani Category 4 12 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 120 km
2013 Phailin Category 4 280 km
2009 Aila Category 1 132 km
2007 Sidr Category 5 241 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 139 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 234 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 158 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in
May 88°F (31°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 12.6 in Wettest
September 83°F (29°C) 11.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

Balasore has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 69°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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