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Thimphu, Bhutan
Full City Profile
98,676
Population
9,470/sq mi density
7,612 ft
Elevation
2,320 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Thimphu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,612 ft (2,320 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4661°N, 89.6419°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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Thimphu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.3").