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Sarpang, Bhutan

Full City Profile

10,416 Population 5,314/sq mi density
1,129 ft Elevation 344 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Sarpang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density5,314/sq mi
Coordinates26.8640°N, 90.2675°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.1"
200% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 30.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 20, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 127 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 143 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 133 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 103 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 101 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 136 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 91 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 104 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 135 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 29 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 122 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 78 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 126 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 55 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 109 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 43 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 46 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 76 km
Mar 1, 2012 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan M4.6 116 km
Nov 18, 2009 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan M4.5 93 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 1,542 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 10.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 21.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 30.6 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 21.9 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 13.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest

Sarpang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 114.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (30.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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