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Cox’s Bāzār, Bangladesh

Full City Profile

253,788 Population 1,013/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cox’s Bāzār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 149.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area250.6 sq mi (649.0 km²)
Population Density1,013/sq mi
Coordinates21.4397°N, 92.0096°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.7"
294% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 40.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 20, 2024.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 112 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 97 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 17 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 65 km
May 30, 2006 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.9 90 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 100 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 150 km
Feb 17, 2019 16 km WSW of Saiha, India M4.8 139 km
Nov 9, 2000 39 km NE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.7 124 km
Nov 25, 1994 112 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.7 131 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 141 km
Jun 23, 2006 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 128 km
Dec 13, 2009 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.6 66 km
Jan 3, 2000 45 km SSW of Saiha, India M4.6 110 km
Mar 11, 1994 38 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.6 140 km
Nov 15, 1991 36 km ENE of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.6 75 km
May 11, 2023 94 km S of Saiha, India M4.5 119 km
May 5, 2002 Bangladesh M4.5 129 km
May 25, 2015 46 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.5 146 km
Apr 5, 2005 37 km NNE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 5 139 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 97 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 1 267 km
2017 Mora Category 1 50 km
2010 Giri Category 4 215 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 204 km
2007 Akash Category 1 28 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 165 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 60 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 66 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 141 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 64 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 40 km
1992 Forrest Category 4 152 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 75 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 291 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1762 NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL Earthquake 1.8 m — 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 83°F (29°C) 11.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 33.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 40.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 30.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 14.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Cox’s Bāzār has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (40.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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