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Weather & Climate in Lunglei, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lunglei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.8925°N, 92.7422°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 76 km | 54 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India | M5.7 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.6 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 41 km W of Lunglei, India | M5.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 88 km S of Saiha, India | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 42 km SE of Saiha, India | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.4 | 112 km | 59 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 48 km S of Chur?ch?ndpur, India | M5.2 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 13 km S of Darlawn, India | M5.2 | 113 km | 49 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.1 | 118 km | 61 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 37 km SSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India | M5.0 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 36 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.0 | 131 km | 90 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | 43 km N of Falam, Myanmar | M5.0 | 110 km | 65 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km ESE of Darlawn, India | M4.9 | 119 km | 42 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India | M4.9 | 37 km | 45 km |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 41 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar | M4.9 | 134 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 4 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 3 | — | 210 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | — | 200 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 110 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 57 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 80 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 75 mph | 145 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 92 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 283 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 59 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 24.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 22.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 23.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 18.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Lunglei has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (24.1") and January the driest (0.4").