Climate
The climate of Eastern Himalaya is characterized by cool summer and chilly winter. The hot season commences about the middle of April, reaches its maximum in the month of June and lasts till the end of August. The average temperature generally recorded is 20 C. The average rainfall in the area is about 500mm. Snowfall is a usual phenomenon in the higher altitudes.
The effect of snow accumulation in the valleys of Rangeet, Teesta, Chumbi is very remarkable in reducing the temperature. In winter, most of the precipitation falls in the form of snowfall. Thus the North-East monsoon is the predominant feature in Eastern Himalayan region, while on the southern slopes the cold season precipitation is more important.
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