Bongaigaon, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

67,322 Population 12,444/sq mi density

207 ft Elevation 63 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°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

Bongaigaon 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 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.2°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density	12,444/sq mi
Coordinates	26.4770°N, 90.5582°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.8"

229% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 29.76"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009	11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan	M6.1	129 km
Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	124 km
Dec 31, 2009	4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.5	133 km
Mar 25, 2003	14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan	M5.5	150 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	61 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	105 km
Aug 18, 1998	22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan	M5.2	127 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	115 km
Oct 5, 1999	18 km NE of Dispur, India	M5.2	138 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	23 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	122 km
Jul 18, 1997	28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.0	128 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	80 km
Dec 12, 1992	15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India	M5.0	141 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	27 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	6 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	62 km
Feb 2, 1991	3 km NE of Nongstoin, India	M4.9	127 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	54 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	100 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	55 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)	0.5 in
March	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in
April	79°F (26°C)	7.6 in
May	81°F (27°C)	20.5 in
June	82°F (28°C)	29.8 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	26.1 in
August	83°F (28°C)	17.2 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	12.9 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.3 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Bongaigaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (29.8") and December the driest (0.2").

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