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Weather & Climate in Nilagiri, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nilagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4624°N, 86.7679°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 28, 2019 | 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Dana | Category 1 | 69 mph | 200 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2021 | Yaas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 2019 | Fani | Category 4 | 121 mph | 21 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2013 | Phailin | Category 4 | 132 mph | 264 km |
| 2009 | Aila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 149 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 5 | 132 mph | 257 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 161 mph | 125 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 217 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Nilagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.5") and December the driest (0.3").