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Weather & Climate in Kohima, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kohima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6747°N, 94.1110°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
314 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 3, 2016 | 29 km W of Imph?l, India | M6.7 | 107 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 109 km SE of Phek, India | M6.4 | 141 km | 118 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 62 km E of W?ngjing, India | M6.2 | 131 km | 85 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 66 km SE of Phek, India | M5.8 | 102 km | 93 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 86 km E of W?ngjing, India | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 21 km ESE of Phek, India | M5.6 | 59 km | 58 km |
| Apr 5, 1999 | 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India | M5.6 | 96 km | 66 km |
| May 2, 1998 | 115 km SE of Phek, India | M5.5 | 146 km | 122 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 64 km E of Wāngjing, India | M5.4 | 138 km | 88 km |
| Nov 6, 2013 | 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India | M5.4 | 94 km | 34 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 19 km N of Hoj?i, India | M5.4 | 134 km | 43 km |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India | M5.4 | 147 km | 41 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | Assam, India | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 74 km SE of Phek, India | M5.3 | 109 km | 82 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 99 km E of W?ngjing, India | M5.3 | 150 km | 113 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 51 km ESE of W?ngjing, India | M5.2 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 114 km SE of Phek, India | M5.2 | 144 km | 106 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 63 km E of W?ngjing, India | M5.2 | 142 km | 83 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 63 km E of W?ngjing, India | M5.2 | 141 km | 87 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 2 | - | 62 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 271 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 35 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 14.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Kohima has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.3").