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Weather & Climate in Belpahar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belpahar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8218°N, 83.8458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 12, 2001 | 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 1995 | 22 km NW of Deogarh, India | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1996 | 36 km NE of Korba, India | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 4 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2018 | Titli | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Phailin | Category 3 | 115 mph | 172 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 161 mph | 259 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 104 mph | 151 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 16.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Belpahar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.2") and November the driest (0.2").