Murud, India

Maharashtra · India

Murud is a small city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 12,665. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

12,665 Population 9,313/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
120.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Murud

Murud

Murud-Janjira is the local name of a fort and tourist attraction situated on an island just off the coastal town of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Malik Ambar is credited with the construction of the Janjira Fort in the Murud Area of present-day Maharashtra India. After its construction in 1567 AD, the fort was key to the Sidis withstanding various invasion attempts by the Marathas, Mughals, and Portuguese to capture Janjira.

People

Population12,665
Density9,313/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain120.5 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population12,665
Population Density9,313 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates18.3282°, 72.9621°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation120.5 inches (3,061 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murud

Murud is a small city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 12,665. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Murud

Murud has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2889 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 13.2° / 33.8° 2.5
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 14.7° / 38.2° 1.4
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 18.2° / 40.7° 5.3
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 21.4° / 42.2° 7.2
May 30.9°C / 88°F 24.2° / 40° 60.5
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 36.1° 466.4
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 24.3° / 30.2° 1,074.4
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 23.7° / 30.1° 578.8
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 30.9° 498.0
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 19.9° / 32.5° 156.9
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 17° / 32.1° 22.1
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 15.5° / 31.8° 15.8
Murud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 120.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density9,313/sq mi
Coordinates18.3282°N, 72.9621°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.5"
217% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 41.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 24, 2019.

Sep 5, 2000 5 km W of P?tan, India M5.2 142 km
Feb 1, 1994 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India M5.0 136 km
Apr 6, 2000 19 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.9 150 km
Aug 28, 1993 21 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 149 km
Mar 12, 1995 23 km W of Satara, India M4.7 115 km
Feb 14, 1998 3 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.4 134 km
Apr 14, 2012 11 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 138 km
Aug 20, 2007 22 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 148 km
Oct 22, 1993 9 km NE of P?tan, India M4.4 145 km
Dec 12, 2009 17 km SSW of M?khjan, India M4.3 144 km
Apr 26, 1996 13 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.2 144 km
Jan 12, 2010 22 km S of Koynanagar, India M4.2 150 km
Aug 12, 1991 136 km WSW of Al?b?g, India M4.1 142 km
Jul 24, 2019 25 km WSW of Shirgaon, India M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 123 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 26 km
2019 Vayu Category 2 280 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 27.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 41.7 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 31.0 in
September 80°F (26°C) 14.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Murud has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (41.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Murud

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mehboob English Medium School - - - -
Naj Academy High School and Jr. College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murud

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Murud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mina Bazar

Hotels in Murud

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sahyadri Tourist Home

Cinemas in Murud

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamal Talkies

Bus Stations in Murud

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #12581633601
Murud Bus Stand

Airports Near Murud

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Navi Mumbai International AirportNMILarge Airport
Aamby Valley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murud

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speed Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murud

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kshetrapal Mandir
Vithobha Rakhumai Temple

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 Murud?

Murud has a population of 12,665 residents and is located in India. The population density is 9,313 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murud?

Murud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 120.5 inches.

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