Jorethang, India

Sikkim · India

Jorethang is a small city in Sikkim, India with a population of 9,009. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,009 Population 69/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population9,009
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population9,009
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates27.1070°, 88.3233°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceSikkim
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation115.5 inches (2,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jorethang

Jorethang is a small city in India (Sikkim) with a population of 9,009. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jorethang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above India avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates27.1070°N, 88.3233°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 29.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 71 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 125 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 31 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 22 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 62 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 83 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 38 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 112 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 16 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 43 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 94 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 126 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 64 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 121 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 56 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 121 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 91 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 27 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 21.5 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 29.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 24.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 17.2 in
October 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

Jorethang has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Jorethang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum on third floor
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Natural history museum
Sculpture Shed

Libraries in Jorethang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jorethang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dargon Market
Jorethang Market
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Soreng Bazar

Gas Stations in Jorethang

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #11372492580

Stadiums & Teams in Jorethang

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Airports Near Jorethang

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jorethang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Factory Bio Plant

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Jorethang?

Jorethang has a population of 9,009 residents and is located in India. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jorethang?

Jorethang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.

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