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Weather & Climate in Hīrākud, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hīrākud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5250°N, 83.8728°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 12, 2001 | 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 1995 | 22 km NW of Deogarh, India | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 4 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2018 | Titli | Category 2 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2013 | Phailin | Category 4 | 132 mph | 141 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 161 mph | 239 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 17.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Hīrākud has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 69°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and December the driest (0.2").