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Cherrapunjee, India
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2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
11,722
Population
69/sq mi density
4,938 ft
Elevation
1,505 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $32/mo rent
Cherrapunjee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 162 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 241.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Area | 169.9 sq mi (440.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3009°N, 91.6962°W |
| 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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").