Cherrapunjee, India
Meghalaya · India
Cherrapunjee is a small city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 14,816. Elevation: 4,938 ft (1,505 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 14,816 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.3009°, 91.6962° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Meghalaya |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 241.9 inches (6,143 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cherrapunjee
Cherrapunjee is a small city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 14,816. The city sits at an elevation of 4,938 feet (1,505 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 241.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Cherrapunjee
Cherrapunjee has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 10664 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above India avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Area | 169.9 sq mi (440.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3009°N, 91.6962°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 16.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 25.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 48.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 64.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 39.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 26.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Cherrapunjee has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 241.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (64.6") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Cherrapunjee
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramakrishna Mission LPS School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawsynram Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Cherrapunjee
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liakatganj Bazar | |||||
| Market Place (Iew) | |||||
| Sohra Market |
Hotels in Cherrapunjee
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cherrapunjee
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cherrapunjee
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cherrapunjee
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cherrapunjee
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cherrapunjee
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cherrapunjee
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cherrapunjee
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cherrapunjee
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cherrapunjee
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | Large Airport |
| Shillong Airport | SHL | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cherrapunjee
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Don Bosco Shrine | |
| Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church | |
| Ramkrishnan Mission | |
| Sohratwa Presbyterian Church |
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Waterfalls Near Cherrapunjee
30 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Cherrapunjee.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Borhill Falls | |
| Dainthlen falls | |
| Daiñthlen Falls | |
| Janailar | |
| Khreng Khreng Falls | |
| Krem Dam Waterfall | |
| Kshaid Arsdad | |
| Kshaid Diengdoh | |
| Kshaid Thied Dieng | |
| Kshaid Um Lwai | |
| Kshaid-U-Rai | |
| Kynrem Falls | |
| Lyngksiar | |
| Lyngnga | |
| Mawsawa | |
| Nohkalikai Falls | |
| Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters) | Height: 315 |
| Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters) | Height: 315 |
| Pantumai Waterfall | |
| Rainbow Falls | |
| Rymben Falls | |
| Songrampunji Falls | |
| Stieh Maw | |
| Trap Falls | |
| Ukrem Falls | |
| Umsawrang Falls | |
| Umtynghiang Falls | |
| Urktung Falls | |
| Wei Sawdong | |
| কূলনছড়া ঝর্না |
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What is the population of Cherrapunjee?
Cherrapunjee has a population of 14,816 residents and is located in India. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 169.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cherrapunjee?
Cherrapunjee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 241.9 inches.
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