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Weather & Climate in Jalpāiguri, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jalpāiguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5167°N, 88.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 147 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 102 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 78 km | 32 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal | M5.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 133 km | 46 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 43 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 128 km | 30 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 113 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 94 km | 25 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 50 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 12.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 27.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 32.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 27.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 20.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Jalpāiguri has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 132.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.5") and December the driest (0.2").