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Weather & Climate in Tsirang, Bhutan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tsirang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density5,062/sq mi
Coordinates27.0219°N, 90.1229°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.4"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 135 km 14 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 141 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 83 km 47 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 120 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 118 km 10 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 103 km 22 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 96 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 51 km 26 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 131 km 26 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 147 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 101 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 77 km 20 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 131 km 10 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 54 km 30 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 74 km 14 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 54 km 35 km
Mar 1, 2012 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan M4.6 120 km 54 km
Apr 20, 2001 33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India M4.5 136 km 33 km
Jul 21, 2010 3 km NW of Mongar, Bhutan M4.5 113 km 45 km
Nov 18, 2009 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan M4.5 80 km 44 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 14.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 20.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 15.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest

Tsirang has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.3") and December the driest (0.5").

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