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Weather & Climate in Bakultala, India

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bakultala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 121.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area585.3 sq mi (1,515.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates12.5040°N, 92.8617°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.7"
220% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 21.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

526 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Mar 30, 2010 217 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M6.6 129 km 34 km
Sep 13, 2002 152 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M6.5 63 km 21 km
Feb 3, 2006 41 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 89 km 19 km
Aug 11, 2003 99 km ENE of Port Blair, India M6.0 84 km 100 km
Jun 18, 2010 170 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 81 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2003 92 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 32 km 33 km
Aug 5, 2001 90 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 62 km 96 km
Nov 2, 2002 111 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 22 km 33 km
Sep 14, 2002 157 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 69 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2006 155 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.6 69 km 44 km
Sep 18, 2002 163 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 75 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2007 144 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 65 km 30 km
Mar 6, 2004 146 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 59 km 38 km
Jul 10, 1991 155 km NE of Port Blair, India M5.5 110 km 117 km
Nov 10, 1990 124 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.4 102 km 33 km
Dec 1, 2009 212 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.3 125 km 34 km
Sep 16, 1992 92 km E of Port Blair, India M5.3 124 km 149 km
Dec 25, 1990 111 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.3 93 km 33 km
Sep 30, 1993 24 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.3 85 km 23 km
Aug 9, 2010 211 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.2 123 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Phailin Category 3 81 mph 273 km
2013 Lehar Category 1 81 mph 119 km
2006 Mala Category 4 104 mph 238 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 63 mph 159 km
1997 Linda Category 1 40 mph 286 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 69 mph 299 km
1989 Gay Category 2 127 mph 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 94 km
1941 ANDAMAN SEA, E. COAST INDIA Earthquake 1.5 m 68 km
2002 ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA Earthquake 2 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 14.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 21.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in
August 80°F (26°C) 18.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 20.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Bakultala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.5") and March the driest (0.3").

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