Sign In Register

Aizawl, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
293,416 Population 1,663/sq mi density
3,543 ft Elevation 1,080 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Aizawl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Area176.5 sq mi (457.0 km²)
Population Density1,663/sq mi
Coordinates23.7289°N, 92.7179°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.7"
120% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.34"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.1 on May 27, 2025.

May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 138 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 106 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 78 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 87 km
Dec 4, 1991 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.5 133 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 108 km
May 11, 1991 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.4 116 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 86 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 133 km
Dec 20, 1991 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.4 117 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 147 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 48 km
Nov 15, 1990 13 km S of Darlawn, India M5.2 29 km
Mar 3, 2001 48 km S of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.2 101 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 117 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 141 km
Aug 2, 2017 5 km WSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.1 113 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 134 km
Mar 25, 2006 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 131 km
Jul 17, 2020 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 3 230 km
2017 Mora Category 1 216 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 197 km
2007 Akash Category 1 288 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 192 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 73 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 33 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 237 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 183 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 41 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 16.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 12.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 12.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest

Aizawl has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →