Climate in Jharsuguda (Odisha)

The climate of Jharsuguda is tropical, with a rainy season from June to mid-October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to May. The rains usually end in early or mid-October.
The city is located in the east of India, in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa), at almost 22 degrees north latitude and 220 meters above sea level. The Ib and Bheden rivers pass nearby, and then flow into the Mahanadi River, in the part where it widens due to the Hirakud dam.
From March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and showers occasionally occur, especially in May. In the hottest periods, the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F).
On the other hand, nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north.



Jharsuguda is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November).

Best Time

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The best months to visit Jharsuguda are December and January, as they are the least hot within the dry season. In February it can sometimes get very hot already. November is usually a good month, sunny and not too hot, but in some years (rarely) a cyclone can still pass.

Jharsuguda - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.9 °C (93.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1465 millimeters (57.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 9 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (December) to 420 mm (16.5 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Jharsuguda - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in January 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in January 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) in March 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.9 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 47.7 °C (117.9 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 40.9 °C (105.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F) in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in June 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 420 mm (16.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in August 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 385 mm (15.2 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in September 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in October 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in December 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in December 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).