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Kharagpur, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
219,665 Population 1,772/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Kharagpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (321.0 km²)
Population Density1,772/sq mi
Coordinates22.3397°N, 87.3250°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M4.7 107 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 92 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 94 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 141 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 124 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 146 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 133 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 283 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 232 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 114 km
2019 Fani Category 4 93 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 145 km
2009 Aila Category 1 122 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 244 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 237 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 204 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
May 89°F (32°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.9 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Kharagpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 68°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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