Barpeta, India

Assam · India

Barpeta is a mid-size city in Assam, India with a population of 70,342. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

70,342 Population 246/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
78.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population70,342
Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain78.4 in/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population70,342
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates26.3229°, 91.0063°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation78.4 inches (1,990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barpeta

Barpeta is a mid-size city in India (Assam) with a population of 70,342. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Barpeta

Barpeta has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.2° 6.8
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 9.7° / 27.5° 20.5
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 13.9° / 32.4° 60.5
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 35.3° 162.5
May 28.1°C / 83°F 21.2° / 36.3° 343.5
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 24.1° / 35.1° 437.2
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.3° 291.1
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.3° 190.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 23.6° / 35.3° 189.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33° 124.6
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.1° 2.9
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 10.1° / 26.3° 1.5
Barpeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area285.4 sq mi (739.3 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates26.3229°N, 91.0063°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.3 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 120 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 96 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 122 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 77 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 133 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 87 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 139 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 137 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 111 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 92 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 69 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 112 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 95 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 148 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 22 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 78 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 103 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 62 km
Aug 6, 1997 31 km ENE of Shillong, India M4.9 141 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Barpeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Barpeta

Institution Type Founded Website
GLC College College - ,
Madhab Choudhury College, Barpeta College - Visit →

Schools in Barpeta

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Barpeta - - - -
St. Paul's English Medium School, Barpeta - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Barpeta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar
Choudhury Complex
Complex
complex
Fruit Bazaar
Main Bazaar
Marowari Market
Oma Bazar
Sabji Bazaar
Sabji Market
simlaguri Bazar
Simlaguri Bazar

Hotels in Barpeta

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Plaza
Manas Hotel

Restaurants in Barpeta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paradox (first floor)

Clinics in Barpeta

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northeast Imaging Research Centre
Pragati Medicos

Banks in Barpeta

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India, Bazar Branch, Barpeta

Airports Near Barpeta

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Gelephu AirportGLUMedium Airport
Baljek Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barpeta

What is the population of Barpeta?

Barpeta has a population of 70,342 residents and is located in India. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 285.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barpeta?

Barpeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.

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