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Weather & Climate in Khunti, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khunti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,133 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 217.6 sq mi (563.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0760°N, 85.2782°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 21, 1995 | 33 km S of Kiri Buru, India | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2019 | 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 8 km E of Puruliya, India | M4.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 2 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 4 | - | 285 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Khunti has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 63°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (0.2").