Digha, India

West Bengal · India

Digha is a small town in West Bengal, India with a population of 3,667. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

3,667 Population 37/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Digha

Digha

Digha is a seaside resort town located in the Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India. Situated at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal, it is a popular coastal tourist destination known for its low gradient and shallow sand beaches.

People

Population3,667
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,667
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates21.6278°, 87.5197°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Digha

Digha is a small town in India (West Bengal) with a population of 3,667. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Digha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above India avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area99.4 sq mi (257.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates21.6278°N, 87.5197°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2013.

Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 203 km
2023 Hamoon Category 1 264 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 151 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 65 km
2019 Fani Category 4 64 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 77 km
2009 Aila Category 1 70 km
2007 Sidr Category 5 188 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 195 km
1999 Unnamed Category 2 297 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 125 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.2 in
May 87°F (30°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 8.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 9.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in
September 83°F (29°C) 14.7 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

Digha has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 69°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Digha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Digha Science Centre

Farmers Markets in Digha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Digha beach market
Digha beach market
Digha Mohana Fish Market
Maa Drakhayani Fish Centre
Old Digha Neheru Market

Hotels in Digha

27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Art Land
Balaka
Blue View Hotel
Dolphine
DVC Guest House
Gitanjali
Hotel Belanibas
Hotel Rajeet
Hotel Sunrise
Kanchan International
Larica Holiday Inn
Mandar Queen Retreat
New Sagarpriya
Rajeet
Ranjana
Rupkatha
Saikatabas
Sandy Bay
Sea Bird
Sea Coast
Sea Hawk
Sea Mars
Sea View
Sea Wind
Seagul
Suman's
Trinamul Bhaban

Clinics in Digha

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Digha Nursing Home
L.B.G Nursing Home

Train Stations in Digha

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Digha
Ramnagar

Bus Stations in Digha

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #11747960772
IN #836989748
SBSTC Bus Terminal Digha

Gas Stations in Digha

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #13299016154

Airports Near Digha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kharagpur Airport / Kalaikunda Air Force Station-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Digha

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chandaneswar Shiva Temple
Mandir
Neheru Market Kali Temple

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 Digha?

Digha has a population of 3,667 residents and is located in India. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 99.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Digha?

Digha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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