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Saharsa, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
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156,540 Population 546/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent
Saharsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area286.5 sq mi (742.1 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates25.8750°N, 86.5961°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.81"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 141 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 88 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 120 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 76 km
Jul 9, 1993 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.6 117 km
Apr 26, 2015 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal M4.3 142 km
Sep 27, 2001 31 km E of Dhar?n, Nepal M4.3 144 km
Aug 22, 2025 29 km N of Triyuga, Nepal M4.1 132 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 80 km
Jul 8, 2003 22 km ESE of Dhankut?, Nepal M3.9 149 km
May 27, 2005 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India M3.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake 10,600 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 7.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.4 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Saharsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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