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Weather & Climate in Mongar, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mongar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,407 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2747°N, 91.2396°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 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 | 21 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 119 km | 39 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 41 km | 22 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 18 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 33 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 9 km N of Dhing, India | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 75 km | 47 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 34 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Mongar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.3").