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Farakka, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,834 Population 276/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°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
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Farakka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (204.8 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates24.8167°N, 87.9000°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 123 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 142 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 95 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 76 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 128 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 190 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.0 in
May 87°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest

Farakka has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.0").

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