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Weather & Climate in Koch Bihār, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koch Bihār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3254°N, 89.4451°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 105 km | 47 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 102 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 28 km S of Goālpāra, India | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 62 km | 30 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 137 km | 42 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 | 74 km | 40 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India | M4.5 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India | M4.5 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 3 km W of D?rjiling, India | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | ASSAM | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 1,542 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 28.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 29.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 21.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Koch Bihār has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.0") and December the driest (0.1").