Bhavnagar
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- Seismic zone 3 location with historical earthquake swarm activity
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bhavnagar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bhavnagar are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and August the wettest (about 280 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 | 15.7 | 1 | 10.6 |
| February | 30.5 | 18.1 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 34.2 | 22.0 | 2 | 11.2 |
| April | 37.3 | 25.7 | 1 | 11.8 |
| May | 38.0 | 27.4 | 31 | 11.8 |
| June | 35.6 | 27.7 | 104 | 10.2 |
| July | 31.9 | 26.4 | 263 | 6.9 |
| August | 31.1 | 25.6 | 280 | 7.4 |
| September | 31.3 | 25.3 | 227 | 8.9 |
| October | 32.8 | 24.3 | 51 | 10.4 |
| November | 31.3 | 21.0 | 10 | 10.0 |
| December | 27.7 | 17.9 | 15 | 9.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1260
Around 1260 AD, they moved down to the Gujarat's coastal area and established three capitals: Sejakpur (now Ranpur), Umrala, and Sihor.
- Documented history · 1722
In 1722–1723, the forces led by Khanthaji Kadani and Maratha Pilaji Gaekwad attempted to raid Sihor but were repelled by Maharajah Bhavsinhji Gohil.
- Documented history · 1723
In 1723, on auspicious day of vaishakh Shukla Tritiya also known as Akshay Tritiya he established a new capital near Vadva village, 20 km away from Sihor, and named it Bhavnagar after himself .
- Documented history · 1807
In 1807, Bhavnagar State became a British protectorate.
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01 · OverviewBhavnagar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bhavnagar took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bhavnagar
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bhavnagar
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bhavnagar
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bhavnagar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bhavnagar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bhavnagar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bhavnagar located and what are its coordinates?
Bhavnagar is situated in India at geographic coordinates 21.7629, 72.1533 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bhavnagar?
Bhavnagar has a recorded population of approximately 605,882 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bhavnagar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bhavnagar include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bhavnagar?
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