Sītāmarhi, India

Bihar · India

Sītāmarhi is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 67,818. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

67,818 Population 80/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population67,818
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population67,818
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates26.5936°, 85.4906°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,219 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sītāmarhi

Sītāmarhi is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 67,818. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Sītāmarhi

Sītāmarhi has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 6.3° / 27.5° 3.6
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 7.8° / 32.4° 18.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 12.7° / 38.6° 24.4
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 18.9° / 43.1° 28.4
May 32.3°C / 90°F 22.2° / 43.5° 125.1
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 26.2° / 42.8° 202.8
Jul 29.9°C / 86°F 25.6° / 36.3° 359.2
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 25° / 34.8° 293.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.1° 236.0
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 17.8° / 32.3° 60.8
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 30.3° 0.7
Dec 17°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.7° 6.8
Sītāmarhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above India avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area843.7 sq mi (2,185.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates26.5936°N, 85.4906°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 12, 2015 Nepal M7.3 147 km
Apr 26, 2015 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.7 141 km
May 12, 2015 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.3 133 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal M6.1 115 km
Apr 25, 2015 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.6 132 km
May 16, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 122 km
May 12, 2015 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 144 km
Apr 25, 2015 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 146 km
May 12, 2015 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.4 148 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal M5.3 110 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 136 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 144 km
May 12, 2015 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.2 141 km
Apr 25, 2015 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.1 135 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.1 133 km
Apr 25, 2015 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 147 km
Apr 25, 2015 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.1 132 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 141 km
Apr 25, 2015 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 139 km
Apr 25, 2015 7 km ESE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.0 122 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 - 10,600 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 8.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 83°F (29°C) 11.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest

Sītāmarhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sītāmarhi

Institution Type Founded Website
Goenka College College - ,

Farmers Markets in Sītāmarhi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gaur Haat

Restaurants in Sītāmarhi

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

balaji
burger house
chicken shop
dhaba
jamies pizza
K.F.C.
krishna sweet
makhan
mutton shop
pizza home
samrat palace
second wife
shivsurya hotel
veg dhaba

Cafes in Sītāmarhi

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cold cafe
cool and cafe
hot cafe
ice cafe
R.F.C.

Clinics in Sītāmarhi

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baijnath Nursing Home Research Centre
Lata Nursing Home

Train Stations in Sītāmarhi

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riga

Stadiums & Teams in Sītāmarhi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sītāmarhi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Janakpur AirportJKRMedium Airport
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Madhubani Airport-Small Airport
Raxaul Airport-Small Airport
Simara AirportSIFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sītāmarhi

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
church kiran chowk
ganesh temple
gurudwara
Haleshwar Sthan
janki mandir
kali mandir
mosque
mosque
Sita Kund

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sītāmarhi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 13
Restaurants 1
Parks 4

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Sītāmarhi?

Sītāmarhi has a population of 67,818 residents and is located in India. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 843.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sītāmarhi?

Sītāmarhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches.

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