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Weather & Climate in Geylegphug, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geylegphug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8683°N, 90.4878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 123 km | 47 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 90 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 27 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 102 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 130 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 28 km S of Goālpāra, India | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 44 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 59 km | 30 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 29 km | 35 km |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.6 | 98 km | 54 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 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 27.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 36.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 25.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 16.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Geylegphug has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 136.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (36.1") and December the driest (0.4").