Gaya, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

474,093 Population 13,619/sq mi density

384 ft Elevation 117 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Gaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	78.9°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	384 ft (117 m)
Area	34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density	13,619/sq mi
Coordinates	24.7969°N, 85.0039°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 10.91"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008	2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India	M3.8	11 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	78°F (26°C)	0.3 in
April	88°F (31°C)	0.2 in
May	92°F (34°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
June	90°F (32°C)	6.1 in
July	85°F (29°C)	10.6 in
August	84°F (29°C)	10.9 in	Wettest
September	83°F (29°C)	7.1 in
October	80°F (26°C)	2.2 in
November	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Gaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 62°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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