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Garacharma, India

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2.2 /5.0
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14,419 Population 46/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent
Garacharma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 161 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area311.9 sq mi (807.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates11.6137°N, 92.7036°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.8"
165% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 27, 2008 124 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.6 117 km
May 31, 2010 98 km SE of Port Blair, India M6.5 99 km
Jan 4, 2005 Andaman Islands, India region M6.1 111 km
Feb 3, 2006 41 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 45 km
Jun 28, 2008 144 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 138 km
Aug 11, 2003 99 km ENE of Port Blair, India M6.0 106 km
Aug 5, 2001 90 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 98 km
Jan 14, 2008 139 km S of Port Blair, India M5.9 135 km
Jun 27, 2008 135 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 129 km
Mar 26, 2003 92 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 102 km
Nov 2, 2002 111 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 122 km
Feb 22, 2005 141 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.5 134 km
Jan 9, 2005 135 km SSW of Port Blair, India M5.5 129 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 127 km
Jul 13, 2005 146 km S of Port Blair, India M5.5 142 km
Jun 28, 2008 123 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.4 116 km
Nov 10, 1990 124 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.4 132 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SE of Port Blair, India M5.3 133 km
Sep 30, 1993 24 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.3 29 km
Sep 16, 1992 92 km E of Port Blair, India M5.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lehar (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Lehar Category 1 97 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 242 km
2006 Mala Category 2 279 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 133 km
1989 Gay Category 2 98 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m — 7 km
1941 ANDAMAN SEA, E. COAST INDIA Earthquake 1.5 m — 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 13.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Garacharma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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