Downtown, British Indian Ocean Territory
Full City Profile
3,000
Population
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Downtown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2623°S, 72.3768°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Chagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO REGION | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in |
Downtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in August to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (5.5").