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Tawang Town, India

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2.4 /5.0
C Fair
11,202 Population 40/sq mi density
7,559 ft Elevation 2,304 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,900 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Tawang Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,559 ft (2,304 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.1 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates27.5742°N, 91.7950°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 44 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 110 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 74 km
Jul 19, 2019 64 km NE of Bomdila, India M5.5 103 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 40 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 57 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 147 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 81 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India M5.2 127 km
Jan 25, 2000 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.2 83 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 36 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 81 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 81 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 135 km
Jun 9, 1996 87 km NNE of Tawang, India M5.2 93 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 51 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 132 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 132 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 85 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in Driest

Tawang Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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