Challakere, India

Karnataka · India

Challakere is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 55,194. Elevation: 1,923 ft (586 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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

55,194 Population 4,592/sq mi density
1,923 ft Elevation 586 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population55,194
Density4,592/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Population55,194
Population Density4,592 / sq mi
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Coordinates14.3180°, 76.6517°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Challakere

Challakere is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 55,194. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet (586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Challakere

Challakere has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 85.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 90.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 145.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.6
Challakere has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density4,592/sq mi
Coordinates14.3180°N, 76.6517°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gay (1989).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Gay Category 2 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Challakere has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 73°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Challakere

Institution Type Founded Website
Darul Uloom Usmaniya Arabic College College - ,

Clinics in Challakere

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakshmi Sreenivasa Nursing Home

Train Stations in Challakere

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balenahalli
Challakere
Talaku

Bus Stations in Challakere

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Challakere KSRTC Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Challakere

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1277750415
Petrol bunk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Challakere

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Datta Paduka Audumbareshwara Kshetra
Neelakanteshwara Swamy Temple
Ranganatha Swami Temple
Sri Guru Kanneshwara Dattavadhoota Ashrama

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Challakere

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Nannivala Betta

🇮🇳 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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What is the population of Challakere?

Challakere has a population of 55,194 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,592 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Challakere?

Challakere has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

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