Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rajpur Sonarpur features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 19 °C (66 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 9 °C (49 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1828 mm (72.0 inches) and receives 166 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rajpur Sonarpur enjoys an average of 3497 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 28 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rajpur Sonarpur are May, June and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 30 °C (85 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 19 to 22 °C (66 - 72 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rajpur Sonarpur experiences 303 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 31°C (88°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
| Mean maximum | 29°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
| Average high | 25°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
| Average low | 14°C (57°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
| Mean minimum | 11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
| Minimum | 9°C (49°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
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Rajpur Sonarpur usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 28 rainy days and 327 mm (12.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rajpur Sonarpur are January, February and December. On average, 23 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6 (0.2) | 17 (0.7) | 50 (2.0) | 89 (3.5) | 128 (5.1) | 290 (11.4) | 347 (13.7) | 344 (13.5) | 267 (10.5) | 189 (7.4) | 57 (2.3) | 45 (1.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Rajpur Sonarpur are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 54 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rajpur Sonarpur: January, September and December receive an average of 8 hours 32 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 242 | 284 | 328 | 329 | 345 | 281 | 277 | 293 | 272 | 288 | 281 | 272 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 54m | 11h 23m | 12h 1m | 12h 39m | 13h 12m | 13h 28m | 13h 20m | 12h 51m | 12h 14m | 11h 36m | 11h 3m | 10h 46m |
Rajpur Sonarpur experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in July, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rajpur Sonarpur UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rajpur Sonarpur. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Rajpur Sonarpur's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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