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Weather & Climate in Punākha, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punākha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,242 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,242 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5914°N, 89.8774°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 65 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 118 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 125 km | 42 km |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.6 | 135 km | 54 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India | M4.5 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 3 km NW of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.5 | 136 km | 45 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.5 | 57 km | 44 km |
| May 27, 2004 | India-Bangladesh border region | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Punākha has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (0.4").