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Weather & Climate in Sonārgaon, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonārgaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 107.0 sq mi (277.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.6500°N, 90.6167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2017 | 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India | M5.7 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh | M5.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2017 | 28 km N of Agartala, India | M4.9 | 84 km | 30 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Kishorganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India | M4.6 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Nov 25, 2012 | 9 km N of Udaipur, India | M4.5 | 88 km | 40 km |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 37 km | 44 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2018 | 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 13 km ENE of R?n?r B?z?r, India | M4.4 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 17 km NW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Bangladesh | M4.4 | 98 km | 35 km |
| May 4, 2023 | 8 km WSW of Azimpur, Bangladesh | M4.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 5 km WNW of Kamalpur, India | M4.3 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 25 km WNW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 12 km W of Narsingdi, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 7 km NE of Far?dpur, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 15 km E of Nab?nagar, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 41 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 142 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 156 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 241 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 4 | 132 mph | 25 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 124 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 2 | - | 297 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 185 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 83 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 12.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
Sonārgaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and January the driest (0.2").