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Weather & Climate in Bhubaneswar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bhubaneswar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 399.6 sq mi (1,035.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2724°N, 85.8339°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 12, 2021 | 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India | M3.9 | 114 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 | 182 km |
| 2021 | Yaas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 3 | 115 mph | 202 km |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 5 | 132 mph | 11 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2018 | Titli | Category 3 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2013 | Phailin | Category 5 | 132 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Aila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 287 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 161 mph | 22 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 111 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 255 km |
| 1981 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bhubaneswar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 70°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (0.3").