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Weather & Climate in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangdue Phodrang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,177 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,177 ft (1,273 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4862°N, 89.8992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 61 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 150 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 107 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 130 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 125 km | 42 km |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.6 | 132 km | 54 km |
| May 27, 2004 | India-Bangladesh border region | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India | M4.5 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 3 km NW of Mongar, Bhutan | M4.5 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.5 | 58 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Wangdue Phodrang has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.4").