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Lawngtlai, India

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,830 Population 37/sq mi density
2,677 ft Elevation 816 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Lawngtlai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area564.0 sq mi (1,460.8 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates22.5325°N, 92.8990°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.7"
215% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 24.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 41 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 120 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 71 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 79 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 66 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 94 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 113 km
Sep 9, 2014 42 km SE of Saiha, India M5.4 51 km
Mar 25, 2006 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 122 km
Apr 18, 2021 61 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar M5.1 133 km
Jul 17, 2020 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.1 77 km
Feb 27, 2000 55 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 146 km
Feb 22, 1999 43 km N of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 121 km
Feb 26, 1990 36 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 127 km
May 1, 2022 64 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 140 km
Feb 22, 2025 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M5.0 141 km
Jun 17, 1995 49 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M4.9 139 km
Feb 21, 2024 41 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar M4.9 112 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 58 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 133 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 245 km
2017 Mora Category 1 116 km
2010 Giri Category 3 244 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 240 km
2007 Akash Category 1 170 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 271 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 95 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 96 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 118 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 108 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 49 km
1992 Forrest Category 3 241 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1762 NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL Earthquake 1.8 m 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 23.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 23.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 24.6 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 18.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Lawngtlai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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