Tumkur sits on the Deccan Plateau of southern Karnataka near Bangalore, a transitional district that receives moderate rainfall from the southwest monsoon, more than the driest interior but less than the Western Ghats-facing coast. IMD radar coverage extends across this southern Deccan Plateau district.
Rain in Tumkur by month
Tumkur gets about 798 mm (31.4 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is September, with 140 mm (5.5 in), and the driest is January, with 2 mm (0.1 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22.0 °C (72 °F) |
| February | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24.6 °C (76 °F) |
| March | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 27.7 °C (82 °F) |
| April | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 29.1 °C (84 °F) |
| May | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 27.4 °C (81 °F) |
| June | 80 mm (3.2 in) | 24.6 °C (76 °F) |
| July | 102 mm (4.0 in) | 23.8 °C (75 °F) |
| August | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23.5 °C (74 °F) |
| September | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 23.4 °C (74 °F) |
| October | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 23.0 °C (73 °F) |
| November | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21.6 °C (71 °F) |
| December | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20.9 °C (70 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Tumkur and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Tumkur right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Tumkur, Karnataka where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Tumkur can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Tumkur rain radar update?
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Can I see if a storm is heading toward Tumkur?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Karnataka and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Tumkur, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Tumkur rain radar free to use?
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