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Weather & Climate in Phuntsholing, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phuntsholing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8516°N, 89.3884°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 46 km | 47 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 129 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 126 km | 43 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 109 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 71 km | 30 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 129 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 91 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 24.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 34.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 23.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Phuntsholing has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 135.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (34.9") and December the driest (0.5").