Khonsa, India

Arunachal Pradesh · India

Khonsa is a small city in Arunachal Pradesh, India with a population of 9,229. Elevation: 3,104 ft (946 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

9,229 Population 42/sq mi density
3,104 ft Elevation 946 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
100.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Khonsa

Khonsa is the headquarters of the Tirap district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It also houses Ramakrishna Sarada Mission School and Christ the King ICSE School. The Nocte people, are the indigenous inhabitants. The town is cosmopolitan in nature, with citizens from multiple Indian states being found here. It is 43km away from Deomali, a census town.

People

Population9,229
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain100.3 in/yr
Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Population9,229
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Coordinates27.0167°, 95.5667°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceArunachal Pradesh
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation100.3 inches (2,548 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khonsa

Khonsa is a small city in India (Arunachal Pradesh) with a population of 9,229. The city sits at an elevation of 3,104 feet (946 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Khonsa

Khonsa has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (26°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 6.1° / 23.5° 17.7
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 7.3° / 25.6° 48.1
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 10.2° / 31.4° 73.3
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 14.1° / 32.7° 165.6
May 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 33.8° 280.1
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 19.8° / 35.5° 460.8
Jul 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 35.9° 416.4
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 35° 302.1
Sep 25.3°C / 77°F 19.4° / 34.7° 261.6
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 15.6° / 32.1° 166.5
Nov 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 27.8° 10.3
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 6.6° / 25.4° 11.6
Khonsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,104 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Area219.9 sq mi (569.6 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates27.0167°N, 95.5667°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.3"
164% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 9, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 33 km NNE of Sarupathar, India M5.7 146 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 89 km
Aug 2, 2012 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M5.1 127 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 52 km
May 22, 2023 76 km NNE of Sarupathar, India M5.0 145 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 87 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 113 km
Jun 2, 2018 107 km SSE of Hayuliang, India M4.9 142 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 119 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 108 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 106 km
Nov 21, 1991 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 97 km
May 11, 1991 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 91 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 17 km
Feb 3, 2005 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 99 km
May 5, 1994 91 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.8 125 km
Feb 11, 2022 34 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M4.8 139 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 115 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 47 km
Feb 14, 2011 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M4.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 190 km
1991 Unnamed Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 16.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 21.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 18.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest

Khonsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in Khonsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library Khonsa0.0

Hotels in Khonsa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circuit House Khonsa

Dentists in Khonsa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AB Drug House & Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Khonsa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khonsa Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Khonsa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil Khonsa

Banks in Khonsa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Airports Near Khonsa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force Station-Small Airport
Dinjan Airfield-Small Airport
Shinbweyang Airport-Small Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khonsa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lanwang Baptists Church
Old Katang Baptist Church

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 Khonsa?

Khonsa has a population of 9,229 residents and is located in India. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 219.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khonsa?

Khonsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 100.3 inches.

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