Climate - Satna (India)

Satna: Temperatures - Precipitation - Sunshine hours - Weather by month


The climate of Satna is subtropical, with a rainy season from June to September or early October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to May. Since the dry season is long, the landscape is semi-arid.
The city is located in north-central India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, at 24 degrees north latitude and 315 meters (1,035 feet) above sea level.
In winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 2013, the temperature dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F).
From mid-March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F). In May 1994, the temperature reached 47.3 °C (117.1 °F), while in early June 2014, it reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F).
Satna 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). Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall.

Satna - Climate data

In Satna, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Satna, precipitation amounts to 1085 millimeters (42.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 7 mm (0.3 in) in the driest months (November, December) to 310 mm (12.2 in) in the wettest ones (July, August) Here is the average precipitation.
In Satna, there are on average around 2915 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Satna - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Satna is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In February, the weather in Satna is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In March, the weather in Satna is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In April, the weather in Satna is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Satna is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.2 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In June, the weather in Satna is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.0 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.8 °F) and a maximum of 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In July, the weather in Satna is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In August, the weather in Satna is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Satna is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In October, the weather in Satna is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Satna is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Satna is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (0 mph).