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Weather & Climate in Shella, India

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 246.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area169.9 sq mi (440.1 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates25.1786°N, 91.6395°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 246.9"
550% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 67.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 69 km 35 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 135 km 32 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 126 km 50 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 143 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 65 km 37 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 81 km 39 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 124 km 33 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 149 km 10 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 150 km 52 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 40 km 41 km
Feb 15, 2005 9 km W of L?la, India M5.0 113 km 35 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 63 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 127 km 10 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 59 km 33 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 53 km 33 km
Oct 14, 2002 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh M4.9 56 km 33 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 135 km 10 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 126 km 30 km
Aug 6, 1997 31 km ENE of Shillong, India M4.9 75 km 41 km
Sep 9, 2023 19 km ENE of Lāla, India M4.8 130 km 48 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2007 Sidr Category 3 - 205 km
1997 Unnamed Category 3 - 194 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 - 172 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 35 mph 235 km
1988 Unnamed Category 2 132 mph 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 17.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 26.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 48.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 67.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 40.6 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 27.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 10.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Shella has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 246.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (67.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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