Mawlai-Mawïong, India

Meghalaya · India

Mawlai-Mawïong is a mid-size city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 55,012. Elevation: 3,990 ft (1,216 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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

55,012 Population 192/sq mi density

3,990 ft Elevation 1,216 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

140.3 in Annual Rain

Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population55,012

Density192/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain140.3 in/yr

Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)

Population	55,012
Population Density	192 / sq mi
Elevation	3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Coordinates	25.6232°, 91.8818°
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata
Country	🇮🇳 India
State / Province	Meghalaya
Average Temperature	63°F (17°C)
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	140.3 inches (3,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mawlai-Mawïong

Mawlai-Mawïong is a mid-size city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 55,012. The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet (1,216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Mawlai-Mawïong

Mawlai-Mawïong has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 4255 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	10.8°C / 51°F	2.2° / 20.4°	9.5
Feb	12.1°C / 54°F	2.3° / 21.4°	27.2
Mar	16.1°C / 61°F	6.8° / 25.3°	102.2
Apr	19.1°C / 66°F	11.9° / 26.9°	279.7
May	20.7°C / 69°F	14.3° / 28°	633.6
Jun	22.1°C / 72°F	17.7° / 27.9°	1,059.9
Jul	22.6°C / 73°F	18.8° / 28.3°	798.2
Aug	22.5°C / 72°F	18.2° / 28.4°	594.3
Sep	22°C / 72°F	17° / 28.2°	423.6
Oct	19.8°C / 68°F	12.6° / 26.7°	309.0
Nov	15.7°C / 60°F	7.4° / 23.9°	10.0
Dec	12.3°C / 54°F	3.8° / 21°	7.5

Mawlai-Mawïong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 140.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above India avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Area	287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²)
Population Density	192/sq mi
Coordinates	25.6232°N, 91.8818°E
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.3"

269% above India avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 32.72"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 8, 1997	11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India	M6.0	89 km
Apr 28, 2021	8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India	M6.0	141 km
Feb 23, 2006	23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.8	144 km
Nov 19, 1996	India-Bangladesh border region	M5.4	147 km
May 11, 2012	19 km N of Hoj?i, India	M5.4	118 km
Feb 26, 2025	5 km N of Morigaon, India	M5.3	88 km
Aug 14, 2023	16 km NW of Karīmganj, India	M5.3	81 km
Feb 23, 2006	14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.2	140 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km W of Tezpur, India	M5.2	138 km
Oct 5, 1999	18 km NE of Dispur, India	M5.2	71 km
Mar 2, 2013	25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India	M5.2	111 km
Jan 23, 2023	12 km NE of Lakhipur, India	M5.1	146 km
Feb 22, 1990	19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India	M5.1	144 km
Jul 18, 1997	28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan	M5.0	132 km
Feb 15, 2005	9 km W of L?la, India	M5.0	136 km
Jun 16, 2023	India-Bangladesh border region	M5.0	100 km
Apr 5, 2016	38 km SE of Lakhipur, India	M5.0	135 km
Dec 29, 1990	13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India	M5.0	131 km
Aug 19, 2009	9 km N of Dhing, India	M5.0	119 km
Dec 12, 1992	15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India	M5.0	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sidr (2007).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2007	Sidr	Category 1	260 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 2	205 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	209 km
1991	Unnamed	Category 3	257 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1897	ASSAM	Earthquake	3.0 m	1,542	126 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
March	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
April	66°F (19°C)	7.7 in
May	67°F (20°C)	16.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	31.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	32.7 in	Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	20.0 in	Warmest
September	69°F (20°C)	15.8 in
October	65°F (19°C)	10.0 in
November	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
December	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Driest

Mawlai-Mawïong has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya (NEHU)	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Mawlai-Mawïong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Mawlai-Mawïong

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Brookside Bunglow Rabindranath Tagore Museum
Butterfly museum
Don Bosco Museum
Ever Living Museum
State Museum

Libraries in Mawlai-Mawïong

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
NEHU Central Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Mawlai-Mawïong

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Jail Road Market
Laitumkhrah Bazar

Hotels in Mawlai-Mawïong

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orchid Lake Resort

Ri Kynjai

RJ Homestay

Sylvan Horizon

Restaurants in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Hills

Cafes in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chill Out Cafe

Clinics in Mawlai-Mawïong

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barapani St. Dispensary

Nehu Clinic

Veterinaries in Mawlai-Mawïong

7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Shillong modern abattoir

Bus Stations in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ISBT

Gas Stations in Mawlai-Mawïong

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum

Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Mawlai-Mawïong

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Mawlai-Mawïong

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Large Airport
Osmany International Airport	ZYL	Large Airport
Shillong Airport	SHL	Medium Airport

Post Offices in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
INDIA POST

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Shiv Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Mawlai-Mawïong

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)

• Khasi Tribe Megalyth Stoner Structures 1200BC

⛰️ Peaks (2)

• Shillong
• Sohpetbneng

🌄 Viewpoints (3)

• Beadon Bishop Viewpoint
• Shillong Peak View Point
• Sweet Falls View Point

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mawlai-Mawïong

What is the population of Mawlai-Mawïong?

Mawlai-Mawïong has a population of 55,012 residents and is located in India. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mawlai-Mawïong?

Mawlai-Mawïong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 140.3 inches.

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