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Laya, Bhutan
Full City Profile
2,000
Population
913/sq mi density
12,549 ft
Elevation
3,825 meters
31°F
Avg Temperature
-0°C
Laya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 31.3°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,549 ft (3,825 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0613°N, 89.6826°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Laya has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 16°F in January to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.1").