Kokrajhar, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

34,136 Population 71/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°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

Kokrajhar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.6°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	478.4 sq mi (1,239.0 km²)
Population Density	71/sq mi
Coordinates	26.4011°N, 90.2729°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.0"

226% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 29.61"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 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	134 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	50 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	127 km
Aug 18, 1998	22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan	M5.2	146 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	145 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	149 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	30 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	52 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	76 km
Feb 2, 1991	3 km NE of Nongstoin, India	M4.9	140 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	35 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	62 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	30 km
Jan 3, 1996	30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh	M4.7	146 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	84 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	74 km
Apr 20, 2001	33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India	M4.5	67 km
Mar 3, 1993	10 km SSE of Tura, India	M4.5	109 km
Jan 20, 2018	6 km ENE of Golakganj, India	M4.5	50 km
May 27, 2004	India-Bangladesh border region	M4.5	76 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	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	2.3 in
April	79°F (26°C)	6.3 in
May	81°F (27°C)	19.4 in
June	82°F (28°C)	29.6 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	27.2 in
August	84°F (29°C)	18.4 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	12.8 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.5 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Kokrajhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (29.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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