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Weather & Climate in Balasore, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balasore has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4927°N, 86.9335°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 28, 2019 | 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Dana | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Yaas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 121 km |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 4 | 121 mph | 12 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 120 km |
| 2013 | Phailin | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 2009 | Aila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 132 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 5 | 132 mph | 241 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 161 mph | 139 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 158 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Balasore has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 69°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.2").