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Dhārchula, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,331 Population 5,430/sq mi density
3,084 ft Elevation 940 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Dhārchula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density5,430/sq mi
Coordinates29.8471°N, 80.5195°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 130 km
Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 80 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 113 km
Jun 4, 2002 western Xizang M5.6 121 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 1 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 122 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 114 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 121 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 123 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 128 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 28 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 9 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 71 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 103 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 131 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 124 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 12 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 116 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 122 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 16.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 16.5 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in

Dhārchula has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.5") and November the driest (0.6").

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