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Weather & Climate in Benipur, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benipur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (212.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0551°N, 86.1456°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 31, 2022 | 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 135 km | 30 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.7 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 58 km N of Lah?n, Nepal | M4.7 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal | M4.7 | 76 km | 69 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 47 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.6 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 11 km WNW of Bhojpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 149 km | 64 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 29 km N of Triyuga, Nepal | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 61 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal | M4.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Nepal-India border region | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 53 km NNW of Triyuga, Nepal | M3.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India | M3.5 | 107 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Benipur has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.0").