West Khasi Hills

City in Meghalaya, India

Overview

West Khasi Hills is a picturesque district in Meghalaya, known for its rolling green hills, pine forests, and culturally rich Khasi villages. It's a gateway to stunning waterfalls, sacred groves, and authentic northeast Indian hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
383,461
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.55°, 91.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$340
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$210
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
3048 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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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.
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 40/100.