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Dhaka, Bangladesh

Full City Profile

10,356,500 Population 72,887/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Dhaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area142.1 sq mi (368.0 km²)
Population Density72,887/sq mi
Coordinates23.7104°N, 90.4074°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.9"
84% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 42 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 99 km
Sep 2, 1991 19 km NNE of Kishorganj, Bangladesh M4.7 109 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 148 km
Nov 25, 2012 9 km N of Udaipur, India M4.5 110 km
Mar 18, 2012 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh M4.5 16 km
Dec 19, 2001 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh M4.5 9 km
Jan 30, 2018 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.4 127 km
Jun 23, 2011 13 km ENE of R?n?r B?z?r, India M4.4 111 km
Jul 25, 2017 17 km NW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.4 51 km
Oct 19, 2016 33 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh M4.4 145 km
Jun 9, 2011 Bangladesh M4.4 78 km
May 4, 2023 8 km WSW of Azimpur, Bangladesh M4.3 10 km
Sep 17, 2023 12 km W of Narsingdi, Bangladesh M4.2 31 km
Aug 27, 2011 25 km WNW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.2 46 km
Aug 5, 2006 7 km NE of Far?dpur, Bangladesh M4.2 54 km
Feb 12, 2006 21 km S of Khowai, India M4.2 126 km
May 3, 1992 15 km E of Nab?nagar, Bangladesh M4.2 75 km
Jun 3, 2020 41 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh M4.2 145 km
Feb 14, 2014 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 135 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 212 km
2017 Mora Category 1 259 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 46 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 249 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 189 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 143 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 206 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 12.5 in
June 84°F (29°C) 13.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 16.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 11.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Dhaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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