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Weather & Climate in Tsimasham, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsimasham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,365 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,365 ft (2,245 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0989°N, 89.5360°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 27 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 127 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 131 km | 43 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 78 km | 30 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 105 km | 40 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 112 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 92 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 18.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Tsimasham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.5") and December the driest (0.4").