Mirik, India

West Bengal · India

Mirik is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 11,513. Elevation: 5,387 ft (1,642 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,513 Population 209/sq mi density
5,387 ft Elevation 1,642 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
122.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population11,513
Density209/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain122.6 in/yr
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Population11,513
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Coordinates26.8882°, 88.1901°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation122.6 inches (3,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mirik

Mirik is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 11,513. The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet (1,642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Mirik

Mirik has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 4.3° / 20.1° 7.0
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 4.8° / 22° 23.1
Mar 17°C / 63°F 8.3° / 27.3° 75.1
Apr 20.3°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.1° 98.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.8° 196.7
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.8° / 28.6° 494.5
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 27.5° 590.6
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28° 415.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 17.3° / 27° 388.8
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.8° 118.3
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.7° 1.8
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.2° 6.5
Mirik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Area55.1 sq mi (142.7 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates26.8882°N, 88.1901°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.6"
223% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 32.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 94 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 149 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 120 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 58 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 81 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 49 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 142 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 14 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 116 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 101 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 29 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 120 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 68 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 70 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 110 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 136 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 73 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 98 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 142 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 119 km
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake - 10,600 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 23.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 32.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 26.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 18.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Mirik has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mirik

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Potong high School - - - -
Mirik Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Museums in Mirik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Natural history museum
Phago Niwas

Libraries in Mirik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mirik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat
City center, Birtamode
Dargon Market
Hong Kong Market
Jorethang Market
Krishithok Haat Bazaar
Matigara Sabji Market
pokharel market

Hotels in Mirik

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boudi Hotel
Hotel Payal
Hotel Pradhan
MIRIK HOMESTAY

Restaurants in Mirik

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

214 Diner
Jagjeet
Lakeview Restaurant
Samden Restaurant

Cafes in Mirik

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tea By The Lake

Stadiums & Teams in Mirik

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Airports Near Mirik

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mirik

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arogya Niketan Nursing Home And Maternity Home
Basu's Clinic
Chetna Nursing Home
Dental Clinic
Doctor pine clinic
Doctors clinic
Mahabir Doctor's Hub
Medica North Bengal Clinic
Medineuro
N.B. Ayurvedic Polyclinic
Paincure
Sunrise Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mirik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boker Monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Mirik?

Mirik has a population of 11,513 residents and is located in India. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 55.1 square miles.

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Mirik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 122.6 inches.

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