Chari̇̄koṭ, Nepal

Full City Profile

40,000 Population 639/sq mi density
6,368 ft Elevation 1,941 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Chari̇̄koṭ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation6,368 ft (1,941 m)
Area62.6 sq mi (162.2 km²)
Population Density639/sq mi
Coordinates27.6682°N, 86.0519°E
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 25, 2015 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M7.8 144 km
May 12, 2015 Nepal M7.3 16 km
Apr 26, 2015 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.7 12 km
Apr 25, 2015 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M6.6 136 km
May 12, 2015 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.3 12 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal M6.1 51 km
Apr 25, 2015 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal M5.7 148 km
Sep 3, 1998 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal M5.6 90 km
Apr 25, 2015 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.6 4 km
May 16, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 12 km
Apr 25, 2015 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 38 km
May 12, 2015 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 17 km
May 12, 2015 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.4 21 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal M5.3 55 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 62 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 140 km
May 12, 2015 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.2 10 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 74 km
Aug 1, 1999 55 km N of Lobujya, Nepal M5.2 109 km
Jan 31, 1997 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake - 10,600 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 11.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 20.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 18.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 10.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Chari̇̄koṭ has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and November the driest (0.4").

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