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Weather & Climate in Shemgang, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shemgang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2169°N, 90.6579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 131 km | 47 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 75 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 121 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 28 km S of Goālpāra, India | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 34 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 98 km | 30 km |
| Feb 11, 2006 | 27 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.7 | 147 km | 49 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 16 km | 35 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Shemgang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (0.4").