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Cherrapunji
City in Meghalaya, India
Overview
Cherrapunji, set in Meghalaya's dramatic hills, is renowned as one of the wettest places on Earth and offers natural scenery, from waterfalls to living root bridges. This charming small town invites nature lovers, trekkers, and those seeking a serene escape into the clouds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
14,816
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.30°, 91.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$468
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3043 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZYL
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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