North Vanlaiphai, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,602 Population 1,166/sq mi density

4,544 ft Elevation 1,385 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°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

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

North Vanlaiphai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	67.0°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	1,166/sq mi
Coordinates	23.1323°N, 93.0653°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.9"

155% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 18.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 21, 1997	42 km SW of Saiha, India	M6.1	109 km
Apr 16, 2020	38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar	M5.9	105 km
Jan 3, 2017	18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India	M5.7	145 km
Jul 29, 2012	63 km E of Falam, Myanmar	M5.7	128 km
Jul 26, 2003	44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh	M5.7	84 km
May 11, 2006	38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar	M5.6	128 km
Jun 21, 2020	22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India	M5.6	23 km
Jul 27, 2003	41 km W of Lunglei, India	M5.5	82 km
Dec 4, 1991	47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India	M5.5	136 km
Jan 21, 2022	23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar	M5.4	77 km
May 11, 1991	10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India	M5.4	140 km
Sep 9, 2014	42 km SE of Saiha, India	M5.4	105 km
Jul 31, 1997	27 km ESE of Darlawn, India	M5.3	85 km
Aug 22, 2025	30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)	M5.3	126 km
Mar 3, 2001	48 km S of Chur?ch?ndpur, India	M5.2	107 km
Nov 15, 1990	13 km S of Darlawn, India	M5.2	86 km
Feb 27, 2000	55 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar	M5.1	116 km
Apr 18, 2021	61 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar	M5.1	135 km
Aug 2, 2017	5 km WSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India	M5.1	144 km
Mar 25, 2006	34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar	M5.1	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Mocha	Category 3	156 km
2017	Mora	Category 1	175 km
2010	Giri	Category 1	295 km
2007	Sidr	Category 3	235 km
2007	Akash	Category 1	237 km
1998	Unnamed	Category 1	152 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 4	79 km
1997	Unnamed	Category 1	100 km
1995	Unnamed	Category 2	177 km
1994	Unnamed	Category 3	115 km
1992	Forrest	Category 1	300 km
1991	Unnamed	Category 5	34 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
March	67°F (20°C)	1.8 in
April	71°F (22°C)	4.8 in
May	72°F (22°C)	9.2 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	18.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	16.4 in
August	71°F (22°C)	17.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	15.2 in
October	69°F (21°C)	8.7 in
November	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
December	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in

North Vanlaiphai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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