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Weather & Climate in Trongsa, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trongsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,916 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,916 ft (2,108 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5026°N, 90.5072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 119 km | 47 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 33 km S of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan | M5.1 | 94 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | M5.0 | 149 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 50 km | 35 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 35 km NNW of Tawang, India | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.6 | 72 km | 54 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 4 km E of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.5 | 81 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Trongsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.2").