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Weather & Climate in Cox’s Bāzār, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cox’s Bāzār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 149.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 250.6 sq mi (649.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4397°N, 92.0096°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 112 km | 54 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 88 km S of Saiha, India | M5.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh | M5.2 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 90 km | 30 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 100 km | 53 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 16 km WSW of Saiha, India | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 39 km NE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 112 km SSE of Saiha, India | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Jan 3, 2000 | 45 km SSW of Saiha, India | M4.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1994 | 38 km SSE of Saiha, India | M4.6 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 36 km ENE of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 75 km | 78 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 94 km S of Saiha, India | M4.5 | 119 km | 51 km |
| May 5, 2002 | Bangladesh | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Saiha, India | M4.5 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 37 km NNE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 127 mph | 139 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 97 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 1 | 52 mph | 267 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 50 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 4 | 132 mph | 204 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | — | 28 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 60 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 66 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 141 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 89 mph | 64 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 40 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 4 | 117 mph | 152 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 75 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 291 km |
| 1981 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 33.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 40.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 30.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 14.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in |
Cox’s Bāzār has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (40.7") and January the driest (0.2").