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Weather & Climate in Samtse, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samtse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8990°N, 89.0995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 131 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 47 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 89 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal | M5.0 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 128 km | 46 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 98 km | 43 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 147 km | 57 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 86 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 58 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 50 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 96 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 16.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 29.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 40.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 31.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Samtse has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 164.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (40.7") and December the driest (0.5").