Nilagiri, India

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,264 Population 2,185/sq mi density

151 ft Elevation 46 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 26°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent

Nilagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	79.5°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Area	7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density	2,185/sq mi
Coordinates	21.4624°N, 86.7679°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"

78% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 14.45"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 28, 2019.

Jul 28, 2019	4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India	M4.5	125 km
Mar 26, 2009	19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India	M4.1	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Dana	Category 1	200 km
2023	Hamoon	Category 1	298 km
2021	Yaas	Category 1	168 km
2020	Amphan	Category 3	138 km
2019	Fani	Category 4	21 km
2019	Bulbul:matmo	Category 3	133 km
2013	Phailin	Category 4	264 km
2009	Aila	Category 1	149 km
2007	Sidr	Category 5	257 km
1999	Unnamed	Category 5	125 km
1999	Unnamed	Category 4	217 km
1998	Unnamed	Category 1	171 km
1988	Unnamed	Category 3	204 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	74°F (23°C)	1.5 in
March	81°F (27°C)	1.6 in
April	86°F (30°C)	2.2 in
May	87°F (31°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
June	86°F (30°C)	9.7 in
July	83°F (28°C)	13.0 in
August	83°F (28°C)	14.5 in	Wettest
September	83°F (28°C)	11.8 in
October	80°F (27°C)	7.0 in
November	74°F (24°C)	1.4 in
December	69°F (20°C)	0.3 in	Driest

Nilagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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