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Bokāro, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
564,319 Population 1,934/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent
Bokāro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density1,934/sq mi
Coordinates23.6693°N, 86.1516°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 91 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 106 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 129 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 50 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 101 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 144 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 268 km
2019 Fani Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bokāro has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 65°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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