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Geylegphug, Bhutan

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9,858 Population 2,220/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Geylegphug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density2,220/sq mi
Coordinates26.8683°N, 90.4878°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.8"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 36.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 20, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 107 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 121 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 113 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 123 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 102 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 90 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 114 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 74 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 149 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 27 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 102 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 123 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 130 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 66 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 106 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 44 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 59 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 97 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 29 km
Mar 1, 2012 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan M4.6 98 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 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 13.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 27.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 36.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 25.9 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 16.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest

Geylegphug has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 136.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (36.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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