Weather & Climate in Sītāmarhi, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sītāmarhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 843.7 sq mi (2,185.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5936°N, 85.4906°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 141 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 144 km | 24 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.1 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 7 km ESE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Sītāmarhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and December the driest (0.0").