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Weather & Climate in Dhāka, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhāka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 71.3 sq mi (184.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6748°N, 85.1670°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 148 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 141 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.1 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 13 km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.0 | 144 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Dhāka has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (0.1").