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Weather & Climate in Trashigang, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trashigang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,852 ft (1,174 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3331°N, 91.5542°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 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 | 12 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India | M6.0 | 108 km | 34 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 41 km N of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 87 km | 39 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 64 km NE of Bomdila, India | M5.5 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 5 km N of Morigaon, India | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 18 km NE of Dispur, India | M5.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2000 | 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India | M5.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km W of Tezpur, India | M5.2 | 135 km | 46 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India | M5.2 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 127 km | 83 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 16 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Trashigang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.3").