Kishanganj, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

105,782 Population 370/sq mi density

187 ft Elevation 57 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Kishanganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	77.3°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	187 ft (57 m)
Area	286.0 sq mi (740.7 km²)
Population Density	370/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1022°N, 87.9553°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"

101% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 19.33"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 9, 2024.

Feb 14, 2006	16 km NE of Gyalshing, India	M5.3	149 km
Oct 3, 2013	11 km WNW of Singtam, India	M5.2	139 km
Apr 27, 2015	13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal	M5.1	85 km
Dec 2, 2001	7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India	M5.1	119 km
Feb 15, 1993	6 km W of Kasba, India	M5.0	56 km
Aug 7, 1991	13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India	M5.0	140 km
Aug 11, 2007	51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal	M5.0	140 km
Mar 27, 2012	17 km W of Kishanganj, India	M5.0	18 km
May 20, 2007	5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India	M4.9	140 km
Sep 18, 2011	14 km NNW of Singtam, India	M4.7	148 km
Jan 3, 1996	30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh	M4.7	148 km
Feb 18, 2004	50 km W of Gyalshing, India	M4.7	141 km
Jan 10, 1990	8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal	M4.7	138 km
Sep 10, 1998	4 km NNW of Namchi, India	M4.7	128 km
Nov 30, 2012	9 km SW of Gyalshing, India	M4.7	127 km
May 18, 2007	11 km W of Gyalshing, India	M4.7	132 km
Sep 29, 2003	51 km W of Gyalshing, India	M4.6	141 km
Jun 14, 2005	32 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India	M4.6	123 km
Feb 12, 1998	10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal	M4.6	52 km
Sep 5, 1993	13 km SE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal	M4.5	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1934	BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER	Earthquake	—	10,600	141 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	76°F (25°C)	0.8 in
April	82°F (28°C)	1.5 in
May	84°F (29°C)	5.5 in
June	85°F (29°C)	15.2 in	Warmest
July	84°F (29°C)	19.3 in	Wettest
August	84°F (29°C)	15.7 in
September	83°F (29°C)	13.2 in
October	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Kishanganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 63°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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