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Sandwīp, Bangladesh

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52,152 Population 140/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sandwīp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area372.1 sq mi (963.6 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates22.5141°N, 91.4549°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.9"
200% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 27.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 20, 2024.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 133 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 95 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 98 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 117 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 129 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 102 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 94 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 69 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 87 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 125 km
Feb 17, 2019 16 km WSW of Saiha, India M4.8 144 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 66 km
Nov 9, 2000 39 km NE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.7 104 km
Aug 1, 2003 40 km W of Lunglei, India M4.7 99 km
Jul 21, 2005 27 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.6 86 km
Jan 3, 2000 45 km SSW of Saiha, India M4.6 142 km
Dec 13, 2009 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.6 68 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 113 km
May 28, 1992 10 km NNE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.5 95 km
May 5, 2002 Bangladesh M4.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 247 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 170 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 265 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 2 209 km
2017 Mora Category 1 88 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 108 km
2007 Akash Category 1 161 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 293 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 81 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 37 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 32 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 156 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 149 km
1992 Forrest Category 3 282 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 59 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1762 NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL Earthquake 1.8 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 22.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 27.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 22.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 12.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

Sandwīp has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (27.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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