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Weather & Climate in Jakar, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jakar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,488 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,488 ft (2,587 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5492°N, 90.7525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 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 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 144 km | 47 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 22 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 107 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 132 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 34 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 133 km | 30 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 35 km NNW of Tawang, India | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 54 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2006 | 27 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.7 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Tawang, India | M4.6 | 128 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Jakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.2").