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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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