Giridih, India

Jharkhand · India

Giridih is a large city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 143,529. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

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

143,529 Population 4,253/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population143,529
Density4,253/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population143,529
Population Density4,253 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates24.1862°, 86.3088°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Giridih

Giridih is a large city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 143,529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Giridih

Giridih has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 5° / 26.4° 9.3
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 6.7° / 31.8° 18.8
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 12.7° / 37.6° 27.8
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 18.7° / 42.8° 28.5
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22° / 43.8° 114.4
Jun 31.8°C / 89°F 24.5° / 42.2° 178.8
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 35.3° 250.7
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.1° 303.4
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.3° 311.5
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 16.1° / 30.9° 129.8
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 11.2° / 28° 7.0
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 5.5° / 25.7° 13.5
Giridih has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.4 km²)
Population Density4,253/sq mi
Coordinates24.1862°N, 86.3088°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 124 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 139 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 98 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 117 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 110 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 280 km
2019 Fani Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.5 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Giridih has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Giridih

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jainism Museum

Clinics in Giridih

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azad Nursing Home
Dr. Indira Singh Shivam Clinic
Jeevan Jyoti Clinic
Shivam Clinic
Shivam Clinic

Dentists in Giridih

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhola Dental Clinic
Binay Dental Care
Chiraayu Dental Clinic
Oral and Dental Clinic
Swastik Dental Care
Uddhav Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Giridih

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giridih

Bus Stations in Giridih

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1678265020

Stadiums & Teams in Giridih

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Airports Near Giridih

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Burnpur Airport-Small Airport
Deoghar AirportDGHSmall Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Giridih

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kali Badi Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Giridih

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 18
Parks 1
Places of Worship 2

🇮🇳 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 Giridih?

Giridih has a population of 143,529 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,253 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Giridih?

Giridih has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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