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Weather & Climate in Panbang, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panbang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8667°N, 90.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 147 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 81 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 28 km S of Goālpāra, India | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 9 km NW of Dhing, India | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1994 | 19 km SW of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | ASSAM | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 1,542 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 21.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 28.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 19.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Panbang has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (28.2") and December the driest (0.4").