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Weather & Climate in Captainganj, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Captainganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9264°N, 83.7133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 11 km S of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 34 km NNW of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 34 km ESE of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 41 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 34 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 45 km N of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 38 km NNE of Pachperwa, India | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2015 | 31 km W of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 18 km NE of Wāliṅ, Nepal | M4.4 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 41 km ESE of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 31 km NNW of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Mar 15, 2020 | 5 km S of B?glung, Nepal | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 34 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India | M4.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in |
Captainganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 60°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.6") and November the driest (0.2").