Koch Bihār, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

78,737 Population 24,605/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

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

Koch Bihār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.6°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density	24,605/sq mi
Coordinates	26.3254°N, 89.4451°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.3"

227% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 29.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 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	105 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	99 km
Oct 3, 2013	11 km WNW of Singtam, India	M5.2	149 km
Apr 5, 2021	35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan	M5.2	108 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	102 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	127 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	134 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	118 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	122 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	62 km
Jan 3, 1996	30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh	M4.7	97 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	147 km
Sep 10, 1998	4 km NNW of Namchi, India	M4.7	147 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	32 km
Sep 18, 2012	2 km E of Gangtok, India	M4.6	137 km
Feb 12, 1998	10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal	M4.6	126 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh	M4.5	74 km
Mar 26, 2017	4 km SSE of Rangpo, India	M4.5	127 km
Jan 20, 2018	6 km ENE of Golakganj, India	M4.5	48 km
Sep 13, 1996	3 km W of D?rjiling, India	M4.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	130 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	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
April	80°F (27°C)	4.2 in
May	81°F (27°C)	15.9 in
June	82°F (28°C)	28.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	29.0 in	Wettest
August	84°F (29°C)	21.1 in	Warmest
September	83°F (28°C)	16.9 in
October	80°F (27°C)	6.3 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Koch Bihār has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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