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Weather & Climate in Teknāf, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Teknāf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8583°N, 92.2977°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 13, 2000 | 88 km S of Saiha, India | M5.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 1992 | 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 146 km | 43 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M5.1 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.9 | 125 km | 23 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 81 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 112 km SSE of Saiha, India | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 128 km SW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 117 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.6 | 133 km | 46 km |
| Jan 3, 2000 | 45 km SSW of Saiha, India | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 36 km ENE of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 36 km | 78 km |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 105 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.5 | 145 km | 49 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 94 km S of Saiha, India | M4.5 | 124 km | 51 km |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 112 km ENE of Teknāf, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 113 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 132 mph | 81 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 115 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 44 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 151 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 4 | 132 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | - | 43 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 125 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 202 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 89 mph | 83 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 27 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 4 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 296 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 140 km |
| 1981 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 39.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 47.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 38.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 18.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Teknāf has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 173.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (47.7") and January the driest (0.1").