Geography

The district of Akola lies in the western parts of the Nagpur Division of Maharashtra State and is surrounded by Amravati district in the north and north-east, yeotmal in the south-east, Washim in the south and Buldhana in the west.

The district lies between 19°51¢ and 21°16¢ latitude and 76°38¢ and 77°44¢ longitude.

The two main rivers of the district are the Purna and the Penganga, the other less important rivers being the tributaries of these two rivers. They are the Katepurna, Shahanur, Morna,Mun,Nand, Man and Uma, which are the tributaries of the Purna, and the Adan, the Arna and the Pus which are the tributaries of the Penganga. 

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Climate

The climate of this district is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The period from about the middle of November to the end of February constitutes the winter season. The summer season extends from March to June. This is followed by the south-west monsoon season which extends up to the end of September. October and November constitute the post-monsoon season.