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Weather & Climate in Laya, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,549 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 31.3°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,549 ft (3,825 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0613°N, 89.6826°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 95 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 131 km | 42 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.5 | 86 km | 44 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 18 km S of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.4 | 113 km | 53 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 22 km WNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.4 | 80 km | 35 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 11 km SSW of Mangan, India | M4.4 | 139 km | 50 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 28 km E of Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan | M4.4 | 78 km | 28 km |
| Feb 23, 1990 | 66 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 19 km NW of Daphu, Bhutan | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Laya has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 16°F in January to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.1").