Murshidābād, India

West Bengal · India

Murshidābād is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 44,019. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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

44,019 Population 422/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population44,019
Density422/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population44,019
Population Density422 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates24.1839°, 88.2717°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murshidābād

Murshidābād is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 44,019. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Murshidābād

Murshidābād has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (32°C), the coldest is Jan (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1339 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7° / 28.3° 12.7
Feb 21°C / 70°F 8.8° / 33.8° 19.5
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 15° / 39.5° 29.5
Apr 32°C / 90°F 20.4° / 44.2° 36.2
May 31.9°C / 89°F 23.6° / 42.6° 179.1
Jun 31.3°C / 88°F 25.8° / 41.5° 185.9
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 25.4° / 35.5° 225.8
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25° / 34.4° 234.0
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.5° 254.5
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 18.4° / 32.1° 138.4
Nov 21.7°C / 71°F 13.1° / 29.5° 8.0
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 6.9° / 27.1° 15.3
Murshidābād has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates24.1839°N, 88.2717°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 30, 2018.

Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 115 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 98 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 99 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 100 km
Jan 30, 2018 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.4 140 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 145 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 31 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 138 km
Feb 14, 2014 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 114 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 2 273 km
2009 Aila Category 1 287 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 268 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
May 87°F (30°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest

Murshidābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 65°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Murshidābād

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nawab Bahadur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murshidābād

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bhumi (BD) bangla, bangla fm MP3
Rajshahi FM (BD) bangla, bangla fm MP3
Radio Bhumi - MP3

Libraries in Murshidābād

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DISTRICT LIBRARY0.0

Farmers Markets in Murshidābād

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bhagwangola Market Place
Masum Stores, Saroil, Rajabari hat, Nawabganj, Rajshahi
SWARNAMOYEE MARKET
SWARNOMOYEE MARKET COMPLEX
আন্ধারকোঠা বাজার

Monuments in Murshidābād

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HazarDuari

Clinics in Murshidābād

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al- Ameen Nursing Home
Astha Health Care
Rainbow Nursing Home

Train Stations in Murshidābād

11 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azimganj City
Azimganj Junction
Barala
Dahapara Dham
Gosaingram
Jiaganj
Lalbag Court Road
Mahipal Road
Murshidabad
Poradanga Halt
Subarnamrigi

Banks in Murshidābād

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Airports Near Murshidābād

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shah Makhdum AirportRJHMedium Airport
Surichua Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murshidābād

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Murshidabad Post Office

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Murshidābād

What is the population of Murshidābād?

Murshidābād has a population of 44,019 residents and is located in India. The population density is 422 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murshidābād?

Murshidābād has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

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