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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Coord|27|18|0|N|78|02|02|E|display=title}}
[[File:Taj Mahal reflection on Yamuna river, Agra.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sunset at Taj Mahal]]
The '''climate of [[Agra]]''' features a [[semi-arid climate]] that borders on a [[humid subtropical climate]]. The city features mild winters, hot and dry summers and a monsoon season. The [[monsoon]], though substantial in Agra, is not quite as heavy as the monsoon in other parts of India. The average monsoon rainfall during June to September is 628.6 millimeters.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} Agra has a reputation of being one of the hottest and the coldest towns in India. In summers the city witnesses a sudden surge in temperature and at times, mercury goes beyond the 46 °C mark in addition to a very high level of humidity. During summer, the daytime temperature hovers around 46-50 °C. Nights are relatively cooler and temperature lowers to a comfortable 30 °C. Winters are bit chilly but are the best time to visit Agra. The minimum temperature sometimes goes as low as -2 or -2.5 °C but usually hovers in the range of 6 to 8 °C.<ref>[http://www.bharatonline.com/uttar-pradesh/travel/agra/weather.html Agra Weather - Agra Climate - Agra Weather Forecast - Climate and Weather of Agra India]</ref>

==Factors==
The [[monsoon]] and the [[Western Disturbance]] are the two main factors which alter the weather over Agra; otherwise, Continental air prevails for rest of the year. Like most cities of North western India, the weather and climate of Agra is extreme and [[subtropical]] in nature. Following are the main factors that influence the weather in Agra:

*Western Disturbances mostly occur during the winter months and cause light to moderate showers, temperature also decreases due to it.
*Southwest Monsoon occurs in summer from the month of June till September. Monsoon rains bring much awaited relief from the scorching heat. These monsoon rains are quite heavy by nature and can cause significant flooding.
*Continental air prevails during the period when there is no precipitation in Agra.

==Monthly weather conditions==
Like other cities, Agra has four seasons: winter (Dec-Feb), summer (May-Sept), autumn (Oct-Nov) and spring (March–April). The monsoon season occurs in the summer. The following is a monthly summary of climatic conditions in Agra based on data from the [[India Meteorological Department]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/mean/AGRA.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-12-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224230229/http://imd.gov.in/section/nhac/mean/AGRA.htm |archivedate=2010-12-24 }}</ref>

===January===
January is the coldest month in the city and [[Western Disturbance]] also occur in this month coming from Northern [[Pakistan]]. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|26.1|C|F}} in 1932. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|3.1|C|F}} in 1927 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|51.8|mm|in}} in 1947.

===February===
Cold conditions continue until the middle of February, after that the weather becomes settled and pleasant. Winter showers also occur in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|29.1|C|F}} in 1993. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|5.8|C|F}} in 1925 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|506.2|mm|in}} in 1980.

===March===
Hot and dry weather returns during March. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|35.4|C|F}} in 1994. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|10.7|C|F}} in 2000 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|45.7|mm|in}} in 1944.

===April===
Temperatures start to rise in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|41.1|C|F}} in 1921. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|16.4|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|61.8|mm|in}} in 1984.

===May===
May is the hottest month of Agra city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|44.6|C|F}} in 1921. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|18.6|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|62.0|mm|in}} in 1987.
[[File:Taj Mahal through the early morning mist, Agra.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Mist surrounds the Taj Mahal]]

===June===
It remains hot but during the middle or end of June pre-monsoon showers can start. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|43.3|C|F}} in 1924. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|17.5|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|355.8|mm|in}} in "1952".

===July===
Monsoon season starts in July. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|40.7|C|F}} in 1911. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|19.6|C|F}} in 2000 and highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|551.2|mm|in}} in 1994.

===August===
August is the wettest month of Agra city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|37.4|C|F}} in 1987. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|16.7|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|617.7|mm|in}} in 1957.

===September===
The intensity of rainstorm decreases in the month of September as monsoon starts to withdraw. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|38.4|C|F}} in 1913. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|17.1|C|F}} in 1999 and highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|609.0|mm|in}} in 1939.

===October===
Post-monsoon rains could occur in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|36.1|C|F}} in 1993. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|14.6|C|F}} in 1999 and the Highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|268.7|mm|in}} in 1911.

===November===
It is the driest month of the city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|30.7|C|F}} in 1987. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|8.0|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|75.9|mm|in}} in 1969.

===December===
Winter season begins in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was {{convert|25.8|C|F}} in 1992. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was {{convert|3.7|C|F}} in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was {{convert|62.6|mm|in}} in 1967.

==Statistics==
{{Weather box
|location = Agra, India
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|temperature colour =
|Jan record high C = 33.0
|Feb record high C = 35.6
|Mar record high C = 42.8
|Apr record high C = 46.5
|May record high C = 48.6
|Jun record high C = 48.5
|Jul record high C = 46.5
|Aug record high C = 43.0
|Sep record high C = 41.4
|Oct record high C = 41.1
|Nov record high C = 36.1
|Dec record high C = 31.0
|year record high C = 48.6
|Jan high C = 22.3
|Feb high C = 25.2
|Mar high C = 32.0
|Apr high C = 38.5
|May high C = 41.6
|Jun high C = 40.7
|Jul high C = 35.2
|Aug high C = 33.7
|Sep high C = 34.4
|Oct high C = 34.3
|Nov high C = 29.7
|Dec high C = 24.0
|year high C = 32.6
|Jan mean C = 15.1
|Feb mean C = 17.8
|Mar mean C = 24.0
|Apr mean C = 30.5
|May mean C = 34.0
|Jun mean C = 34.6
|Jul mean C = 31.1
|Aug mean C = 29.6
|Sep mean C = 29.4
|Oct mean C = 27.0
|Nov mean C = 21.7
|Dec mean C = 16.6
|year mean C = 26.0
|Jan low C = 8.0
|Feb low C = 10.4
|Mar low C = 15.9
|Apr low C = 22.3
|May low C = 26.4
|Jun low C = 28.5
|Jul low C = 26.8
|Aug low C = 25.8
|Sep low C = 24.4
|Oct low C = 19.9
|Nov low C = 13.7
|Dec low C = 9.1
|year low C = 19.3
|Jan record low C = -2.2
|Feb record low C = -1.7
|Mar record low C = 5.6
|Apr record low C = 10.0
|May record low C = 14.0
|Jun record low C = 12.0
|Jul record low C = 14.5
|Aug record low C = 12.0
|Sep record low C = 13.0
|Oct record low C = 9.4
|Nov record low C = 2.8
|Dec record low C = -0.6
|year record low C = -2.2
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 13.2
|Feb rain mm = 17.6
|Mar rain mm = 9.3
|Apr rain mm = 6.3
|May rain mm = 11.3
|Jun rain mm = 55.7
|Jul rain mm = 203.3
|Aug rain mm = 243.2
|Sep rain mm = 129.7
|Oct rain mm = 24.8
|Nov rain mm = 4.3
|Dec rain mm = 6.1
|year rain mm =
|unit rain days = 1.0 mm
|Jan rain days = 1.6
|Feb rain days = 1.5
|Mar rain days = 1.6
|Apr rain days = 1.1
|May rain days = 2.0
|Jun rain days = 4.7
|Jul rain days = 13.6
|Aug rain days = 13.7
|Sep rain days = 6.5
|Oct rain days = 1.5
|Nov rain days = 0.6
|Dec rain days = 0.8
|year rain days =
|Jan humidity = 64
|Feb humidity = 55
|Mar humidity = 45
|Apr humidity = 35
|May humidity = 34
|Jun humidity = 46
|Jul humidity = 72
|Aug humidity = 77
|Sep humidity = 67
|Oct humidity = 54
|Nov humidity = 56
|Dec humidity = 64
|year humidity = 56
|source 1 = NOAA (1971–1990),<ref name= NOAA>{{cite web
| url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_II/IN/42261.TXT
| title = Agra Climate Normals 1971-1990
| publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
| accessdate = 18 January 2014}}</ref> [[World Meteorological Organization]] (precipitation 1901–2000)<ref name= WMO>{{cite web
| url = http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c01561.htm
| title = World Weather Information Service–Agra
| publisher = World Meteorological Organization
| accessdate = 18 January 2014}}</ref>
|source 2 = India Meteorological Department (records)<ref name=IMD>{{cite web
|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/Temp_Extremes/histext2010.pdf
|format=PDF
|title=Ever recorded Maximum and minimum temperatures upto 2010
|publisher=India Meteorological Department
|accessdate=18 January 2014
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6GmnoaB0m?url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/Temp_Extremes/histext2010.pdf
|archivedate=21 May 2013
}}</ref>
|date = December 2010}}

==See also==
*[[Climate of India]]
*[[Climate of Mumbai]]
*[[Climate of Delhi]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Climate by city in India|Agra]]
[[Category:Climate of India]]
[[Category:Agra]]

Climate of Agra - Revision history

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