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Weather & Climate in Pemagatshel, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pemagatshel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0380°N, 91.4031°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 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 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 108 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 116 km | 39 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 71 km | 22 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 133 km | 46 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India | M5.2 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 25 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 46 km | 47 km |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 9 km N of Dhing, India | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 16.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Pemagatshel has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.9") and December the driest (0.3").