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Samtse, Bhutan
Full City Profile
5,396
Population
2,933/sq mi density
1,368 ft
Elevation
417 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Samtse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8990°N, 89.0995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 16.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 29.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 40.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 31.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Samtse has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 164.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (40.7") and December the driest (0.5").