Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan

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8,954 Population 7,050/sq mi density

4,177 ft Elevation 1,273 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Wangdue Phodrang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	7,050/sq mi
Coordinates	27.4862°N, 89.8992°W
Timezone	Asia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.87"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 6, 2024.

Mar 25, 2003	14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan	M5.5	61 km
Feb 14, 2006	16 km NE of Gyalshing, India	M5.3	150 km
Oct 3, 2013	11 km WNW of Singtam, India	M5.2	149 km
Aug 18, 1998	22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan	M5.2	107 km
Jul 8, 1998	21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan	M5.2	113 km
Apr 5, 2021	35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan	M5.2	100 km
Jun 28, 2015	18 km N of B?sugaon, India	M5.1	107 km
Sep 25, 1996	8 km SSE of Mangan, India	M5.0	133 km
Feb 27, 2001	5 km E of Bongaigaon, India	M4.9	132 km
Sep 18, 2011	6 km E of Mangan, India	M4.8	130 km
Oct 29, 2009	13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India	M4.8	105 km
Dec 4, 2013	12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India	M4.7	105 km
Sep 18, 2011	14 km NNW of Singtam, India	M4.7	144 km
Jul 10, 2012	15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan	M4.7	88 km
Sep 18, 2012	2 km E of Gangtok, India	M4.6	125 km
Mar 1, 2012	19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan	M4.6	132 km
May 27, 2004	India-Bangladesh border region	M4.5	137 km
Mar 26, 2017	4 km SSE of Rangpo, India	M4.5	138 km
Jul 21, 2010	3 km NW of Mongar, Bhutan	M4.5	132 km
Nov 18, 2009	20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan	M4.5	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
June	67°F (20°C)	8.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	10.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	68°F (20°C)	10.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	6.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Wangdue Phodrang has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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