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Weather & Climate in Farakka, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farakka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8167°N, 87.9000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh | M4.1 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Nepal-India border region | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 190 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Farakka has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.0").