Dhāka, India

Bihar · India

Dhāka is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 42,063. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

42,063 Population 590/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population42,063
Density590/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population42,063
Population Density590 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates26.6748°, 85.1670°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dhāka

Dhāka is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 42,063. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Dhāka

Dhāka has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.6° / 27.5° 5.2
Feb 19°C / 66°F 7.5° / 32.4° 18.2
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 12.4° / 39° 19.6
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 18.5° / 43.5° 24.2
May 32.7°C / 91°F 22.3° / 44° 108.9
Jun 33.5°C / 92°F 26.1° / 43.6° 189.3
Jul 30.1°C / 86°F 25.8° / 36.8° 345.9
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25° / 34.8° 284.0
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.2° / 34.2° 210.5
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 32.5° 60.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 11.9° / 30.3° 0.7
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 6° / 27.7° 8.8
Dhāka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above India avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area71.3 sq mi (184.8 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates26.6748°N, 85.1670°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2023.

Apr 26, 2015 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.7 148 km
May 12, 2015 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.3 144 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal M6.1 112 km
Apr 25, 2015 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.6 141 km
Apr 25, 2015 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 146 km
May 16, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 133 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal M5.3 107 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 130 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 135 km
Jan 31, 1997 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 141 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 134 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.1 134 km
Apr 25, 2015 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 128 km
Apr 25, 2015 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.1 136 km
Apr 25, 2015 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.1 143 km
Apr 25, 2015 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 125 km
Jul 16, 2001 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.0 143 km
Apr 25, 2015 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.0 111 km
Apr 25, 2015 13 km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.0 134 km
May 12, 2015 27 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 9.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 16.3 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest

Dhāka has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Dhāka

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Audio (NP) entertainment, music MP3
Radio Rimjhim music AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Dhāka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gaur Haat

Train Stations in Dhāka

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghorasahan

Airports Near Dhāka

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Raxaul Airport-Small Airport
Simara AirportSIFSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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
Driving side left

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What is the population of Dhāka?

Dhāka has a population of 42,063 residents and is located in India. The population density is 590 people per square mile, spread across 71.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dhāka?

Dhāka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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