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Weather & Climate in Bālurghāt, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bālurghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 288.1 sq mi (746.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2210°N, 88.7773°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India | M5.0 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1993 | 10 km SSE of Tura, India | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India | M4.5 | 150 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 2004 | India-Bangladesh border region | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 71 km | 40 km |
| Jan 30, 2018 | 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 4 km NNE of Nageswari, Bangladesh | M4.3 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 20 km SW of Chilm?ri, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 14 km WNW of Nageswari, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh | M4.1 | 29 km | 12 km |
| Jan 24, 2007 | 16 km N of Mank?char, India | M4.1 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 26 km S of Tura, India | M4.1 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 27 km NE of Shibganj, Bangladesh | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 13 km SE of Koch Bih?r, India | M4.0 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 13 km SE of D?nh?ta, India | M4.0 | 121 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 13.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Bālurghāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (0.1").