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Shemgang, Bhutan
Full City Profile
852
Population
7/sq mi density
6,234 ft
Elevation
1,900 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Shemgang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2169°N, 90.6579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Shemgang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (0.4").