Rangpur, Bangladesh

Full City Profile

294,265 Population 2,372/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Rangpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area124.1 sq mi (321.3 km²)
Population Density2,372/sq mi
Coordinates25.7466°N, 89.2517°E
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.1"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 112 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 86 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 130 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 134 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 117 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 31 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 99 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 136 km
Sep 11, 2010 22 km N of Tura, India M4.5 96 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 76 km
May 27, 2004 India-Bangladesh border region M4.5 67 km
Mar 3, 1993 10 km SSE of Tura, India M4.5 105 km
Apr 20, 2001 33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India M4.5 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 34 km
Apr 3, 2023 20 km SE of Lakhipur, India M4.4 121 km
Mar 12, 2024 26 km NNE of Tura, India M4.4 104 km
Jan 30, 2018 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.4 135 km
Aug 8, 1995 3 km WSW of Bil?sip?ra, India M4.4 109 km
Aug 18, 1996 22 km SW of Lakhipur, India M4.4 92 km
Jul 22, 2014 4 km NNE of Nageswari, Bangladesh M4.3 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 1 250 km
2007 Sidr Category 1 295 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 18.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 20.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 15.2 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 15.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Rangpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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