Golakganj, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

8,244 Population 58/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

Golakganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.4°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Area	142.2 sq mi (368.3 km²)
Population Density	58/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1022°N, 89.8228°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"

213% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 27.28"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Mar 25, 2003	14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan	M5.5	138 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	55 km
Apr 5, 2021	35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan	M5.2	149 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	84 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	82 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	100 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	78 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	90 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	53 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	60 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	137 km
Jan 3, 1996	30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh	M4.7	91 km
Apr 20, 2001	33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India	M4.5	81 km
Jan 20, 2018	6 km ENE of Golakganj, India	M4.5	6 km
May 27, 2004	India-Bangladesh border region	M4.5	37 km
Sep 11, 2010	22 km N of Tura, India	M4.5	57 km
Mar 3, 1993	10 km SSE of Tura, India	M4.5	86 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh	M4.5	94 km
Aug 8, 1995	3 km WSW of Bil?sip?ra, India	M4.4	40 km
Aug 18, 1996	22 km SW of Lakhipur, India	M4.4	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Amphan	Category 1	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1897	ASSAM	Earthquake	3.0 m	1,542	88 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
April	80°F (27°C)	4.7 in
May	81°F (27°C)	17.4 in
June	82°F (28°C)	27.3 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	26.9 in
August	83°F (29°C)	18.2 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	15.0 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.4 in
November	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Golakganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (27.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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