Geography and Climate
Kolhapur city is located in south-westen Maharashtra. It has an elevation of 569 metres (1867 ft) which is higher than that of Pune. By road, Kolhapur is 228 km south of Pune, 615 km north-west of Bangalore and 530 km west of Hyderabad. The nearest cities and towns within Maharashtra are Ichalkaranji (20 km), Kagal (17 km), Sangli (50 km), and Miraj (45 km).
Kolhapur's climate is a blend of coastal and inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively narrow range between 10°C to 35°C. Summer in Kolhapur is comparatively cooler, but much more humid, compared to neighbouring inland cities. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 38°C and typically range between 33 to 35°C. Lows during this season are around 24°C to 26°C. The city receives abundant rainfall from June to September due to its proximity to the Western Ghats. The heavy rains often lead to severe flooding in these months. Temperatures are low in the rainy season and range between 19°C to 30°C. Kolhapur experiences winter from November to February. The winter temperatures are a bit higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nasik. Lows range from 9°C to 16°C while highs are in the range of 26°C to 32°C due to its high elevation and being adjacent to the Western Ghats. Humidity is low in this season making weather much more pleasant. In 2005 & 2006 there was excessive rainfall in Kolhapur resulting in floods.
| Climate data for Kolhapur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
33 (91) |
36 (97) |
37 (99) |
33 (91) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30.7 (87.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
17 (63) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
17 (63) |
15 (59) |
19.6 (67.2) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 4.3 (0.17) |
0.5 (0.02) |
6.1 (0.24) |
26.9 (1.06) |
46.2 (1.82) |
140 (5.51) |
338.3 (13.32) |
181.6 (7.15) |
101.6 (4.00) |
103.6 (4.08) |
40.6 (1.60) |
5.6 (0.22) |
995.9 (39.21) |
| Source: Government of Maharashtra | |||||||||||||
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