Tanakpur, India

Uttarakhand · India

Tanakpur is a small city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 15,810. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

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

15,810 Population 34,370/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population15,810
Density34,370/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population15,810
Population Density34,370 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates29.0740°, 80.1114°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,757 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanakpur

Tanakpur is a small city in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 15,810. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Tanakpur

Tanakpur has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.1°C), the coldest is Jan (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.7°C / 57°F 5.9° / 24.2° 44.7
Feb 16.6°C / 62°F 6.4° / 28.5° 79.2
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 11.4° / 35.6° 37.0
Apr 28°C / 82°F 16.9° / 40° 73.8
May 30.3°C / 87°F 19.7° / 42.1° 128.8
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 23.6° / 42° 139.4
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.6° / 36.3° 334.2
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.3° 241.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 21.4° / 33.4° 186.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 16.3° / 31.9° 107.9
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 11.9° / 28.4° 5.3
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 6.8° / 26.7° 17.2
Tanakpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above India avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density34,370/sq mi
Coordinates29.0740°N, 80.1114°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.98"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 119 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 95 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 93 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 94 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 80 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 123 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 90 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 98 km
May 11, 2022 16 km NW of Dh?rchula, India M4.9 104 km
Jan 2, 1993 21 km SE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.9 98 km
Oct 3, 2023 34 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.9 116 km
Jan 16, 2005 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M4.8 85 km
Mar 1, 2004 57 km N of Dh?rchula, India M4.8 149 km
Oct 3, 2023 45 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.8 124 km
Oct 3, 2009 19 km NNE of B?geshwar, India M4.8 106 km
Oct 3, 2023 25 km E of Dipayal, Nepal M4.8 108 km
Nov 11, 2012 56 km ENE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.8 139 km
Feb 8, 2020 29 km NE of B?geshwar, India M4.7 107 km
Jan 2, 2013 27 km ENE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.7 111 km
Jul 4, 2010 13 km W of Dh?rchula, India M4.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 21.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Tanakpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 59°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and November the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Tanakpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brahmdev Museum

Farmers Markets in Tanakpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Putalibazar

Train Stations in Tanakpur

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tanakpur

Bus Stations in Tanakpur

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tanakpur Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tanakpur

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1473102213
IN #9992216800

Airports Near Tanakpur

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bareilly Air Force StationBEKMedium Airport
Pantnagar AirportPGHMedium Airport
Baitadi AirportBITSmall Airport
Darchula AirportDAPSmall Airport
Dhangarhi AirportDHISmall Airport
Mahendranagar AirportXMGSmall Airport
Pithoragarh Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanakpur

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
katee

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Tanakpur?

Tanakpur has a population of 15,810 residents and is located in India. The population density is 34,370 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanakpur?

Tanakpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

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