Bhubaneswar, India

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

885,363 Population 2,216/sq mi density

203 ft Elevation 62 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent

Bhubaneswar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.4°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Area	399.6 sq mi (1,035.0 km²)
Population Density	2,216/sq mi
Coordinates	20.2724°N, 85.8339°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"

62% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 15.16"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 12, 2021.

Jun 12, 2021	17 km WNW of T?lcher, India	M3.9	114 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	182 km
2021	Yaas	Category 1	205 km
2020	Amphan	Category 3	202 km
2019	Fani	Category 5	11 km
2019	Bulbul:matmo	Category 3	185 km
2018	Titli	Category 3	222 km
2013	Phailin	Category 5	130 km
2009	Aila	Category 1	287 km
1999	Unnamed	Category 5	22 km
1999	Unnamed	Category 4	111 km
1998	Unnamed	Category 1	194 km
1988	Unnamed	Category 3	255 km
1981	Unnamed	Category 1	227 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
February	76°F (24°C)	0.9 in
March	82°F (28°C)	0.9 in
April	86°F (30°C)	1.2 in
May	88°F (31°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	86°F (30°C)	8.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	13.5 in
August	83°F (28°C)	15.2 in	Wettest
September	83°F (29°C)	9.3 in
October	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in
November	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

Bhubaneswar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 70°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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