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Weather & Climate in Saiha, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saiha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1,045 m) |
| Area | 200.0 sq mi (518.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4918°N, 92.9814°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 42 km | 54 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1994 | 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.8 | 150 km | 34 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar | M5.7 | 144 km | 75 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.6 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 41 km W of Lunglei, India | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 88 km S of Saiha, India | M5.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 42 km SE of Saiha, India | M5.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.4 | 108 km | 59 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2021 | 61 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar | M5.1 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 55 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.1 | 140 km | 74 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 34 km NNE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.1 | 118 km | 61 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 36 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.0 | 121 km | 90 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 64 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.0 | 133 km | 91 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.0 | 132 km | 59 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | 43 km N of Falam, Myanmar | M5.0 | 118 km | 65 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 49 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 123 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 121 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 3 | - | 250 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | - | 170 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 266 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 101 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 105 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 127 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 89 mph | 107 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 44 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 93 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 23.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 23.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 24.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
Saiha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.3").