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Nganglam, Bhutan

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707 Population 409/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Nganglam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates26.7833°N, 91.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.9"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 27.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 64 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 120 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 47 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 146 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 65 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 121 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 128 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 85 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 89 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 142 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 39 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 64 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 90 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 85 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 56 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 124 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 54 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 147 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 126 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1,542 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 16.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 27.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 25.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 16.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest

Nganglam has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (27.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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