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Weather & Climate in Paro, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,434 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,434 ft (2,266 m) |
| Area | 282.7 sq mi (732.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4305°N, 89.4133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 128 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 20 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 138 km | 46 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 136 km | 57 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 117 km | 43 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 83 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 130 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 95 km | 28 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Paro has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.2").