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Weather & Climate in Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samdrup Jongkhar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8007°N, 91.5052°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 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 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India | M5.2 | 131 km | 37 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 117 km | 46 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 52 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 33 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 88 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 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 26.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 22.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Samdrup Jongkhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (26.3") and December the driest (0.3").