Patna, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,684,297 Population 43,862/sq mi density

174 ft Elevation 53 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Patna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	78.0°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	174 ft (53 m)
Area	38.4 sq mi (99.5 km²)
Population Density	43,862/sq mi
Coordinates	25.5941°N, 85.1356°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 11.93"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

May 16, 1998	15 km SSW of Sagauli, India	M4.2	126 km
Jun 6, 2008	2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India	M3.8	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
March	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in
April	86°F (30°C)	0.4 in
May	90°F (32°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
June	89°F (32°C)	5.2 in
July	85°F (29°C)	11.9 in	Wettest
August	85°F (29°C)	10.3 in
September	84°F (29°C)	8.2 in
October	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in
December	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Patna has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 61°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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