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Weather & Climate in Khagrachhari, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khagrachhari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 292.9 sq mi (758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.1079°N, 91.9701°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India | M5.7 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 41 km W of Lunglei, India | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 13 km S of Darlawn, India | M5.2 | 132 km | 49 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2017 | 28 km N of Agartala, India | M4.9 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km ESE of Darlawn, India | M4.9 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India | M4.9 | 57 km | 45 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India | M4.9 | 54 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 2 km ENE of Khawhai, India | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 48 km | 37 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 23 km ENE of North Vanlaiphai, India | M4.8 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 16 km WSW of Saiha, India | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 24 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 1 | 58 mph | 296 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 2 | 58 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 4 | 132 mph | 127 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | — | 213 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 113 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 35 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 25 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 154 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 47 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 21.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 19.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Khagrachhari has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.6") and December the driest (0.1").