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Weather & Climate in Roorkee, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roorkee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8663°N, 77.8912°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 19, 1991 | 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India | M6.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.1 | 118 km | 19 km |
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India | M4.9 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1991 | 26 km E of Uttark?shi, India | M4.8 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Pauri, India | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 11 km SE of Barkot, India | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 37 km ESE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.8 | 126 km | 30 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 40 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M4.8 | 145 km | 47 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 22 km SW of P?palkoti, India | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 14 km SW of P?palkoti, India | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 16 km NW of Kharkhauda, India | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 18 km NNE of Barkot, India | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Tehri, India | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Roorkee has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 56°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and April the driest (0.3").