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Gorakhpur, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
674,246 Population 12,385/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $30/mo rent
Gorakhpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area54.4 sq mi (141.0 km²)
Population Density12,385/sq mi
Coordinates26.7663°N, 83.3689°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.94"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 6, 2022.

Jan 6, 2022 38 km NNE of Pachperwa, India M4.4 131 km
May 16, 1998 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India M4.2 130 km
May 27, 2015 38 km ENE of R?mnagar, India M4.0 143 km
Jul 2, 2002 10 km N of Bettiah, India M3.9 114 km
May 20, 2008 8 km S of Dihi, Nepal M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 6.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 13.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 13.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in

Gorakhpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 60°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.9") and November the driest (0.1").

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