Garal, India

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

4,400 Population 49/sq mi density

144 ft Elevation 44 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°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

Garal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	74.9°F
	39% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
Area	89.5 sq mi (231.7 km²)
Population Density	49/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1387°N, 91.6069°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.8"

97% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 15.39"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009	11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan	M6.1	134 km
Apr 28, 2021	8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India	M6.0	111 km
Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	87 km
Dec 31, 2009	4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.5	132 km
May 11, 2012	19 km N of Hoj?i, India	M5.4	128 km
Aug 14, 2023	16 km NW of Karīmganj, India	M5.3	144 km
Jul 7, 2021	8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India	M5.3	127 km
Feb 26, 2025	5 km N of Morigaon, India	M5.3	75 km
Nov 6, 2001	33 km S of Tawang, India	M5.2	129 km
Oct 5, 1999	18 km NE of Dispur, India	M5.2	35 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km W of Tezpur, India	M5.2	120 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	144 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	81 km
Oct 2, 2012	15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India	M5.2	146 km
Oct 29, 2009	15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan	M5.1	126 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	132 km
Feb 8, 2020	10 km E of Abhay?puri, India	M5.0	85 km
Feb 25, 1992	38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India	M5.0	122 km
Dec 12, 1992	15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India	M5.0	77 km
Apr 28, 2021	6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India	M5.0	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	266 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	272 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
March	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
April	77°F (25°C)	6.3 in
May	79°F (26°C)	10.8 in
June	81°F (27°C)	14.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	15.4 in	Wettest
August	82°F (28°C)	11.2 in	Warmest
September	81°F (27°C)	7.9 in
October	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in
November	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Garal has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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