Salakati, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

4,863 Population 10/sq mi density

177 ft Elevation 54 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

Salakati has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 125.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.4°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	177 ft (54 m)
Area	478.4 sq mi (1,239.0 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	26.4442°N, 90.3641°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.9"

231% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 30.16"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009	11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan	M6.1	145 km
Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	143 km
Mar 25, 2003	14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan	M5.5	137 km
Dec 31, 2009	4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.5	150 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	54 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	118 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	134 km
Aug 18, 1998	22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan	M5.2	138 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	22 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	139 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	78 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	44 km
Jul 18, 1997	28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.0	148 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	62 km
Feb 2, 1991	3 km NE of Nongstoin, India	M4.9	137 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	26 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	36 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	76 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	81 km
Mar 1, 2012	19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan	M4.6	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	60 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	69°F (20°C)	0.5 in
March	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in
April	79°F (26°C)	7.0 in
May	81°F (27°C)	20.2 in
June	82°F (28°C)	30.2 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	26.9 in
August	83°F (29°C)	18.1 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	13.0 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.4 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Salakati has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 126.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (30.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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