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Weather & Climate in Jowai, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jowai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 138.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,455 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,455 ft (1,358 m) |
| Area | 421.4 sq mi (1,091.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4360°N, 92.1913°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 8, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India | M6.0 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India | M5.4 | 122 km | 41 km |
| Nov 19, 1996 | India-Bangladesh border region | M5.4 | 114 km | 50 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 19 km N of Hoj?i, India | M5.4 | 108 km | 43 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India | M5.3 | 51 km | 37 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 143 km | 46 km |
| Mar 2, 2013 | 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India | M5.2 | 84 km | 39 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India | M5.1 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India | M5.0 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India | M5.0 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2023 | India-Bangladesh border region | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 9 km W of L?la, India | M5.0 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 9 km N of Dhing, India | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 31 km ENE of Shillong, India | M4.9 | 22 km | 41 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 1 | — | 257 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 2 | — | 169 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 183 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 35 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 39.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 28.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 18.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Jowai has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 138.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (39.3") and December the driest (0.2").