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Weather & Climate in Bānkura, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bānkura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 2,657.2 sq mi (6,882.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.2324°N, 87.0716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 26, 2019 | 18 km W of B?nkura, India | M4.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1993 | 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India | M4.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2019 | 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India | M4.5 | 145 km | 36 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 8 km E of Puruliya, India | M4.3 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India | M4.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India | M4.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 2 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2009 | Aila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 215 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Bānkura has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 67°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.1").