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Weather & Climate in Gāndhīdhām, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gāndhīdhām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0833°N, 70.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jan 26, 2001 | 17 km NW of Bhach?u, India | M7.7 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jan 28, 2001 | 15 km WSW of R?par, India | M5.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 22 km NNW of Anj?r, India | M5.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 13 km E of Bhach?u, India | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 34 km NE of R?par, India | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2001 | 40 km NW of Bhach?u, India | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2001 | 6 km SE of Bhach?u, India | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 23 km WNW of R?par, India | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 17 km E of Bhuj, India | M5.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 18 km NNW of Anj?r, India | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | 24 km WNW of R?par, India | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 9 km N of Bhach?u, India | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 5 km S of Bhach?u, India | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 39 km NNW of Bhach?u, India | M5.0 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 17 km NNE of R?par, India | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 25 km WNW of R?par, India | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 26 km WNW of Bhach?u, India | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 23 km NNW of Bhach?u, India | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Bhuj, India | M4.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 33 km NW of Bhach?u, India | M4.9 | 43 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Tauktae | Category 4 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 2019 | Vayu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 121 mph | 190 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 92 mph | 4 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1819 | KUTCH | Earthquake | — | 1,543 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Gāndhīdhām has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 67°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.0").