Weather & Climate in Muzaffarpur, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muzaffarpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1226°N, 85.3906°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 2, 2017 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.7 | 142 km | 45 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal | M4.7 | 136 km | 69 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 11 km S of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 47 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal | M4.6 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2015 | Nepal | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India | M4.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 15 km ESE of Hetauda, Nepal | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 10 km N of Bettiah, India | M3.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 14 km SSE of Hetauda, Nepal | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Muzaffarpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.1").