Pathalgaon, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Pathalgaon is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 16,613. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

16,613 Population 44/sq mi density
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Pathalgaon

Pathalgaon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jashpur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

People

Population16,613
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population16,613
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates22.5566°, 83.4636°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pathalgaon

Pathalgaon is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 16,613. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Pathalgaon

Pathalgaon has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (32.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 4.7° / 26.3° 15.0
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 6.8° / 31.7° 21.7
Mar 25°C / 77°F 13.3° / 37.8° 38.7
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 19° / 42.4° 19.8
May 32.5°C / 91°F 21.8° / 43.4° 51.9
Jun 31°C / 88°F 23.3° / 42.3° 195.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.2° 284.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22° / 31.5° 381.7
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 21.4° / 31.2° 240.2
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 15.3° / 30° 77.5
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 10.5° / 27.7° 6.3
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 5.5° / 25.9° 16.1
Pathalgaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Area380.5 sq mi (985.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates22.5566°N, 83.4636°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.77"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 28, 2022.

Jun 12, 2001 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India M4.8 62 km
Jul 28, 2022 14 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.7 134 km
Jul 11, 2022 15 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.6 136 km
Oct 10, 2000 26 km SE of Baikunthpur, India M4.5 95 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Phailin (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Phailin Category 2 263 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 8.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Pathalgaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 65°F in December to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.8") and November the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Pathalgaon

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maa Mahamaya AirportAHAMedium Airport
Jharsuguda AirportJRGSmall Airport
Korba Airport-Small Airport
Raigarh Airport (JSPL)-Small Airport

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
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What is the population of Pathalgaon?

Pathalgaon has a population of 16,613 residents and is located in India. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 380.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pathalgaon?

Pathalgaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

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