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Weather & Climate in Gaya, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7969°N, 85.0039°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 6, 2008 | 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India | M3.8 | 11 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 92°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Gaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 62°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.1").