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Weather & Climate in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rajshahi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3740°N, 88.6011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 7, 1991 | 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India | M5.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1994 | 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 5 km W of Bagul?, India | M4.6 | 115 km | 36 km |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India | M4.5 | 119 km | 36 km |
| Jan 30, 2018 | 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Bangladesh | M4.4 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 12 km | 35 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 20 km SW of Chilm?ri, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh | M4.1 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 27 km NE of Shibganj, Bangladesh | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 110 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 2 | 58 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 3 | — | 244 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Rajshahi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 64°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.6") and December the driest (0.1").