Guwahati, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

962,334 Population 11,539/sq mi density

194 ft Elevation 59 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°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

Guwahati has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	75.3°F
	39% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	194 ft (59 m)
Area	83.4 sq mi (216.0 km²)
Population Density	11,539/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1844°N, 91.7458°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 14.25"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009	11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan	M6.1	131 km
Apr 28, 2021	8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India	M6.0	97 km
Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	81 km
Dec 31, 2009	4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.5	128 km
May 11, 2012	19 km N of Hoj?i, India	M5.4	114 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	142 km
Aug 14, 2023	16 km NW of Karīmganj, India	M5.3	143 km
Feb 26, 2025	5 km N of Morigaon, India	M5.3	61 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	76 km
Oct 5, 1999	18 km NE of Dispur, India	M5.2	20 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km W of Tezpur, India	M5.2	106 km
Nov 6, 2001	33 km S of Tawang, India	M5.2	122 km
Oct 2, 2012	15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India	M5.2	132 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	146 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	124 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	142 km
Aug 19, 2009	9 km N of Dhing, India	M5.0	83 km
Apr 28, 2021	6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India	M5.0	99 km
Jul 18, 1997	28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.0	70 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	261 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	273 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	106 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in
March	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in
April	77°F (25°C)	5.6 in
May	80°F (26°C)	11.3 in
June	82°F (28°C)	14.3 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	12.2 in
August	83°F (28°C)	9.4 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	6.3 in
October	78°F (26°C)	4.0 in
November	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
December	65°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Guwahati has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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