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Weather & Climate in Bhangtar, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bhangtar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8167°N, 91.7167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 21, 2009 | 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan | M6.1 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 74 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 112 km | 39 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 64 km NE of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 19 km N of Hoj?i, India | M5.4 | 137 km | 43 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | Assam, India | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India | M5.2 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 97 km | 46 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 58 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 23.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 18.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 13.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Bhangtar has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (23.0") and December the driest (0.4").