Barpeta, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

48,824 Population 171/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	75.7°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	285.4 sq mi (739.3 km²)
Population Density	171/sq mi
Coordinates	26.3229°N, 91.0063°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"

106% above US 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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