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Rānikhet, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,873 Population 2,366/sq mi density
5,919 ft Elevation 1,804 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Rānikhet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density2,366/sq mi
Coordinates29.6408°N, 79.4323°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.16"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 142 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 97 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 109 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 75 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 128 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 82 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 100 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 87 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 36 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 116 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 142 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 96 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 70 km
Dec 18, 1990 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India M4.9 83 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 69 km
Oct 20, 1991 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 147 km
May 27, 2003 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 102 km
Dec 8, 1994 17 km SE of Josh?math, India M4.9 92 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 68 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 20.2 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 16.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 9.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in

Rānikhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and November the driest (0.4").

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