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Lunglei, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,011 Population 3,356/sq mi density
3,327 ft Elevation 1,014 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
Lunglei 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density3,356/sq mi
Coordinates22.8925°N, 92.7422°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.5"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 24.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 1, 2025.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 76 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 132 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 45 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 145 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 62 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 42 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 135 km
Sep 9, 2014 42 km SE of Saiha, India M5.4 93 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 112 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 119 km
Mar 3, 2001 48 km S of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.2 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 13 km S of Darlawn, India M5.2 113 km
Jul 17, 2020 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.1 63 km
Mar 25, 2006 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 118 km
Feb 24, 2017 37 km SSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.0 149 km
Feb 26, 1990 36 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 131 km
Feb 22, 1999 43 km N of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 110 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km ESE of Darlawn, India M4.9 119 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 37 km
Feb 21, 2024 41 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar M4.9 134 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 4 165 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 264 km
2017 Mora Category 1 134 km
2010 Giri Category 1 287 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 210 km
2007 Akash Category 1 200 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 110 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 57 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 80 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 145 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 92 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 283 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 59 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 294 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 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 24.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 22.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 23.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 18.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Lunglei has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (24.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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