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Weather & Climate in Darbhanga, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darbhanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 285.9 sq mi (740.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1522°N, 85.8971°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal | M4.7 | 89 km | 69 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 58 km N of Lah?n, Nepal | M4.7 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.7 | 123 km | 45 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 57 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M4.7 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 47 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 47 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 52 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2015 | Nepal | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 43 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 29 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 26 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 24 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India | M4.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 29 km N of Triyuga, Nepal | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 54 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 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 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Darbhanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.0").