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Weather & Climate in Lhuentse, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lhuentse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6679°N, 91.1839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 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 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 117 km | 39 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 124 km | 83 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 24 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 51 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 113 km | 47 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 33 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Oct 25, 1994 | 19 km SW of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 34 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 86 km NE of Tawang, India | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Udalguri, India | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Lhuentse has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.2").