Chāpar, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

20,322 Population 186/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

Chāpar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.4°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	138 ft (42 m)
Area	109.5 sq mi (283.5 km²)
Population Density	186/sq mi
Coordinates	26.2727°N, 90.4456°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"

204% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 27.60"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	144 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	36 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	131 km
Oct 5, 1999	18 km NE of Dispur, India	M5.2	148 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	135 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	41 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	146 km
Jul 18, 1997	28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.0	147 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	35 km
Dec 12, 1992	15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India	M5.0	132 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	58 km
Oct 2, 2023	28 km S of Goālpāra, India	M4.9	41 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	29 km
Feb 2, 1991	3 km NE of Nongstoin, India	M4.9	118 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	52 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	95 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	92 km
Jan 3, 1996	30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh	M4.7	149 km
Jul 21, 2010	3 km NW of Mongar, Bhutan	M4.5	138 km
Sep 6, 2012	8 km SW of Nongstoin, India	M4.5	119 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	40 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in
April	79°F (26°C)	6.3 in
May	81°F (27°C)	19.7 in
June	82°F (28°C)	27.6 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	23.3 in
August	83°F (28°C)	16.4 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	11.8 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.4 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Chāpar has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (27.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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