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Dārjiling, India
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
123,797
Population
30,342/sq mi density
6,978 ft
Elevation
2,127 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Dārjiling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0333°N, 88.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 21.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 29.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 24.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 17.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Dārjiling has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.7") and December the driest (0.2").