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Bhangtar, Bhutan

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656 Population 379/sq mi density
994 ft Elevation 303 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Bhangtar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates26.8167°N, 91.7167°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.9"
163% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 22.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 64 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 74 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 11 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 112 km
Jul 19, 2019 64 km NE of Bomdila, India M5.5 149 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 60 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 137 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 85 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 147 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 110 km
Jan 25, 2000 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.2 131 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 65 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 54 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 10 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 89 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India M5.2 110 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 97 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 58 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 131 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 23.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 18.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 13.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest

Bhangtar has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (23.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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