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Weather & Climate in Margherita, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Margherita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 680.6 sq mi (1,762.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2848°N, 95.6680°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 4, 2019 | 86 km SE of Mon, India | M5.2 | 118 km | 86 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India | M5.1 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Dec 12, 1995 | 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India | M5.1 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 76 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2019 | 68 km SSE of Tezu, India | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India | M4.9 | 129 km | 76 km |
| Nov 21, 1991 | 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India | M4.9 | 105 km | 84 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 15 km S of Margherita, India | M4.9 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India | M4.9 | 150 km | 72 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India | M4.9 | 139 km | 69 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India | M4.9 | 108 km | 107 km |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 107 km SSE of Hayuliang, India | M4.9 | 131 km | 39 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India | M4.9 | 135 km | 84 km |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 3 km SW of Tuensang, India | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 46 km S of Khonsa, India | M4.8 | 78 km | 82 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India | M4.8 | 146 km | 59 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 51 km NW of Sarupathar, India | M4.7 | 114 km | 89 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 80 km W of Sarupathar, India | M4.7 | 124 km | 64 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 83 km SE of Hayuliang, India | M4.7 | 149 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 221 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 21.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 19.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Margherita has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.6") and December the driest (0.8").