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Weather & Climate in Ha, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,917 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,917 ft (2,718 m) |
| Area | 282.7 sq mi (732.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3875°N, 89.2807°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 117 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 15 km | 47 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 144 km | 79 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 88 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.1 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 126 km | 46 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 43 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 126 km | 57 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 119 km | 30 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 70 km | 40 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 108 km | 25 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 93 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Ha has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.2").