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Saiha, India

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,110 Population 126/sq mi density
3,428 ft Elevation 1,045 meters
72°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
Saiha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,428 ft (1,045 m)
Area200.0 sq mi (518.1 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates22.4918°N, 92.9814°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 24.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 42 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 113 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 150 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 80 km
Jul 29, 2012 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar M5.7 144 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 79 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 75 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 89 km
Sep 9, 2014 42 km SE of Saiha, India M5.4 42 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 108 km
Jul 17, 2020 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.1 77 km
Apr 18, 2021 61 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar M5.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2000 55 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 140 km
Mar 25, 2006 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar M5.1 118 km
Feb 26, 1990 36 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 121 km
May 1, 2022 64 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 133 km
Feb 22, 2025 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M5.0 132 km
Feb 22, 1999 43 km N of Falam, Myanmar M5.0 118 km
Jun 17, 1995 49 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar M4.9 134 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 131 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 4 123 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 248 km
2017 Mora Category 1 121 km
2010 Giri Category 4 236 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 250 km
2007 Akash Category 1 170 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 101 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 105 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 127 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 107 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 44 km
1992 Forrest Category 3 234 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 93 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 — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 23.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 23.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 24.5 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 16.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in

Saiha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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