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Weather & Climate in Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trashi Yangtse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,866 ft (1,788 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6116°N, 91.4980°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 86 km | 39 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 64 km NE of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 105 km | 83 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 52 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 40 km | 26 km |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 67 km NE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 94 km | 47 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 33 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.0 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 34 km W of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 64 km NE of Bomdila, India | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Trashi Yangtse has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.2").