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Purnia, India
Full City Profile
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
282,248
Population
984/sq mi density
144 ft
Elevation
44 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
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
Purnia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 286.8 sq mi (742.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7790°N, 87.4742°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | — | 10,600 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Purnia has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 62°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (0.0").