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Weather & Climate in Katihar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katihar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 287.4 sq mi (744.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5385°N, 87.5704°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 36 km | 30 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal | M4.7 | 145 km | 69 km |
| Feb 12, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Sep 27, 2001 | 31 km E of Dhar?n, Nepal | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh | M4.1 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Nepal-India border region | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India | M3.5 | 76 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 1 | 58 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Katihar has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (0.0").