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Jakar, Bhutan

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6,243 Population 54/sq mi density
8,488 ft Elevation 2,587 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Jakar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,488 ft (2,587 m)
Area115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates27.5492°N, 90.7525°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 72 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 118 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 144 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 79 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 37 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 22 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 116 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 119 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 107 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 73 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 132 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 135 km
Dec 12, 1993 34 km W of Bomdila, India M4.9 135 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 119 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 133 km
May 14, 2000 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan M4.7 112 km
Mar 10, 2001 35 km NNW of Tawang, India M4.7 112 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 54 km
Feb 11, 2006 27 km W of Bomdila, India M4.7 142 km
Dec 4, 1995 35 km SSE of Tawang, India M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in Driest

Jakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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