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Weather & Climate in Siliguri, India

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

Siliguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²)
Population Density31,865/sq mi
Coordinates26.7100°N, 88.4285°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.5"
254% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 34.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 117 km 50 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 109 km 47 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 75 km 30 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 73 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 65 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 127 km 73 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 41 km 32 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 55 km 33 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 147 km 33 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 100 km 46 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 98 km 35 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 81 km 33 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 135 km 30 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 95 km 29 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 138 km 33 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 145 km 61 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 136 km 57 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 72 km 43 km
Sep 18, 2011 6 km E of Mangan, India M4.8 91 km 40 km
Feb 18, 2004 50 km W of Gyalshing, India M4.7 98 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 26.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 34.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 27.4 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 21.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Siliguri has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 134.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (34.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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