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Weather & Climate in Gorakhpur, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorakhpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 157.6 sq mi (408.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4477°N, 75.6721°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 5, 2012 | 11 km SSE of Rohtak, India | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 16 km NW of Kharkhauda, India | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 18 km ESE of Dirba, India | M4.6 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 8 km NNE of Jhajjar, India | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2006 | 9 km NNW of Rohtak, India | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2020 | Uttar Pradesh, India | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 7 km N of Beri Kh?s, India | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Kheri S?mpla, India | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 5 km NNE of Goh?na, India | M4.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 10 km NW of Kharkhauda, India | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Sam?lkha, India | M4.1 | 125 km | 208 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 12 km SE of Goh?na, India | M4.0 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 9 km N of Rohtak, India | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 10 km SE of Mahendragarh, India | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2021 | 7 km WNW of Kharkhauda, India | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2001 | 20 km SSW of Bhiw?ni, India | M3.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 11 km SE of Rohtak, India | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 13 km W of Najafgarh, India | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Gorakhpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 55°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (0.1").