Rourkela
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rourkela month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rourkela are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 26–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 448 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3 | 12.4 | 11 | 10.3 |
| February | 30.3 | 15.2 | 17 | 10.7 |
| March | 34.7 | 19.3 | 29 | 10.8 |
| April | 38.6 | 23.5 | 20 | 11.3 |
| May | 38.1 | 25.6 | 63 | 11.2 |
| June | 34.9 | 26.2 | 258 | 9.4 |
| July | 30.9 | 25.0 | 437 | 7.3 |
| August | 30.6 | 24.7 | 448 | 7.1 |
| September | 30.8 | 24.4 | 333 | 8.1 |
| October | 30.6 | 21.6 | 118 | 9.7 |
| November | 28.6 | 16.3 | 5 | 9.7 |
| December | 25.9 | 12.9 | 28 | 9.6 |
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01 · OverviewRourkela, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rourkela took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rourkela
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rourkela
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rourkela
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rourkela
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rourkela
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rourkela
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rourkela located and what are its coordinates?
Rourkela is situated in India at geographic coordinates 22.2250, 84.8641, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rourkela?
Rourkela has a recorded population of approximately 273,317 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rourkela?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rourkela include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rourkela?
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