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Weather & Climate in Tawang Town, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tawang Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,559 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,559 ft (2,304 m) |
| Area | 282.3 sq mi (731.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5742°N, 91.7950°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 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 | 44 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 64 km NE of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 57 km | 39 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India | M5.2 | 127 km | 37 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 81 km | 22 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 135 km | 46 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 93 km | 83 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 51 km | 26 km |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 9 km N of Dhing, India | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 85 km | 47 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 116 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Tawang Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (0.2").