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Jumla, Nepal

Karnali Pradesh · Nepal

Jumla is a small city in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 9,073. Elevation: 7,723 ft (2,354 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

9,073 Population 216/sq mi density
7,723 ft Elevation 2,354 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kathmandu Timezone

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About Jumla

Jumla

Jumla District, is one of the ten districts of the Karnali province and one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. This district has Jumla in the municipality of Chandannath as its headquarters, an area of 2,531 square kilometres (977 mi2). In 2021 the district had 118,349 inhabitants. Its territory lies between longitudes 81⁰ 28' and 82⁰ 18' East, and between latitudes 28⁰ 58' and 29⁰ 30' North.

People

Population9,073
Density216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Population9,073
Population Density216 / sq mi
Elevation7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Coordinates29.2747°, 82.1838°
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Country🇳🇵 Nepal
State / ProvinceKarnali Pradesh
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jumla

Jumla is a small city in Nepal (Karnali Pradesh) with a population of 9,073. The city sits at an elevation of 7,723 feet (2,354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.

Jumla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,723 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below Nepal avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates29.2747°N, 82.1838°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Nepal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 95 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 61 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 56 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 61 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 52 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 146 km
Jun 2, 1992 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal M5.2 42 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 50 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 73 km
Oct 20, 1993 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.1 62 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 54 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 65 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 80 km
Oct 20, 1993 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 56 km
Mar 6, 2013 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 58 km
Aug 23, 2012 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal M5.0 102 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 118 km
Apr 21, 2015 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 47 km
Jun 28, 2013 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.0 70 km
Apr 4, 2025 35 km SSW of Jumla, Nepal M4.9 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 60°F (16°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in

Jumla has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in January to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Jumla

Institution Type Founded Website
Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalay University
Setibada collage College

Schools in Jumla

63+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bhagawati Basic School
Shree Himali Basic School
GMD Modern Public Secondary School
Shree Bhagwati Basic School
श्री मस्टाआधारभुत बिधालय, नियापानी
श्री मलिका आधारभूत विद्यालय
श्री कालिका आधारभुत बिद्यालय
Janata Disable Resident School
Janata Disable Resident School
Shree Janajyoti Secondary School
Shree Saraswoti Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Dynamic Boarding School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
Bhagawati Basic School
श्री कालिका आधारभुत बिधालय
Durga Ma. Vi. Lamra
Shree Mahadev Aadharbhut Vidhyalaya
Naba Prabat Basic School
Kartik Swami Basic School
Ratna Chundeshwor Secondary School
Shree Malika Aadharbhut school
Shree Trevini Bal Jyoti Basic School
Jyoti aa bi lasi
panchakoshi aa bi muduri
Shree Janata Secondary School
Shree Janata Secondary School
Tribhuvan Ma. Vi., Jharjwala
Shree Saraswati Ma. Bi
Matri Bhumi English Medium School
Shree Durga Secondary School
Shree Gauri Adharbhut School
GP Boarding School
Rinmokshya Secondary School
Shree Maharudra aa. Bi
Chandannath Higher Secondary School
haaku ecd
Shree Bhagawati Aadharbhut Bidhalaya
Asia International Boarding School
Shree Shankar Ma.Bi
Shambhunath Gyankunj School
Karnali Technical School
Shree Bhairav secondary school
Chandnath Bording School
Shree Shranmich Madhyamik Vidhyalaya;ShreeRina Mache Madhyamik Vidhyalaya
Shree Bhagwati Adharbhut School
Shree Lohasur Aadharbhut School
Gauri Aa Bi Bata
Jumla Bahumukhi Campus
Kanika Nisha Higher Secondary school
Deuti Basic School
Baiseni Bal Biikas Kendra haspali
Shree Saraswoti Aadharbhut Bidhalaya
Debi ECD
hotel kanjirowa
Shree karnali secondary school
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Radio Stations near Jumla

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Jumla

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amar Sandesh Guesthouse
Hotel Dautari & Restaurant
Hotel Kanjirowa
Hotel Kanjirowa Pvt Ltd
Hotel Pauwa Ltd
Hotel Royal Garden
pauwa
Rawat Hotel
Stay valley view hotel, Jumla

Restaurants in Jumla

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR Hotel
Nagarik Hotel & Restaurant , Jumla
Shrestha Hotel

Cafes in Jumla

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Stone Bakery
Hamro Khaja Ghar
Newa Kitchen

Clinics in Jumla

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ishwor Health Service

Veterinaries in Jumla

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Hospital & Livestock Service Office

Bus Stations in Jumla

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gothijiula
Gothijyula
Jumla Buspark
Litakot
New Bus Park
NP #6087197085
urthu chautara

Banks in Jumla

23 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

agricultural development bank
Agriculture development bank
Agriculture Development Bank Ltd
Bank of Kathmandu
Bhrabhu Bank Pvt.Ltd
Citizen Bank Ltd
Global IME Bank Ltd
Global IME bank patarasi branch
Kumari Bank
Laxmi Sunrise Bank
Machhapuchchhre Bank
Machhapuchhre Bank Ltd
Nabil Bank, Jumla Branch
Nepal Bank Ltd
Nepal Investment Bank
Nepal Investment Bank, Jumla
nic asia
nic asia bank
NIC Asia Bank Ltd
Rastriya Banijya Bank
Rastriya Banijya Bank
Shangrila Development Bank Ltd
Siddhartha Bank

Airports Near Jumla

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bajura AirportBJUSmall Airport
Dolpa AirportDOPSmall Airport
Jumla AirportJUMSmall Airport
Rukum Chaurjahari AirportRUKSmall Airport
Rukum Salle AirportSmall Airport
Simikot AirportIMKSmall Airport
Surkhet AirportSKHSmall Airport
Talcha Rara Mugu AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jumla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
District Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jumla

39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AG Church
Babira Masto
Balubata Dewal
bamandeu than
Bhagawati Mai Mandir
Bhagawati Temple
Bhagawati Temple
Bhairabhnath Mandir
chandannath
chimara malika
Darbar Malika Temple
Dewal
Gadulnani Dharmik Tirth Sthal
Ganesh temple
Ganesh Temple
Ghogeshing Temple
Gumba
Jehabo Sammaha Church
kakani bhuiyar
Kalika Mandir
Kamustha Temple
Khalachaur Shiv Mandir
Krishna Temple
Krishna temple
naumude temple
Naumude temple
Ragamachula
Rani pokheri
Saidew Temple
Santoshi Mata Temple
Santosi Mata Temple
Saraswati Temple
Shiv Mandir
Shree Bhairabnath Temple
Shree Chandannath Temple
Shridhuska Dharmshala
Thakur Jyu Temple
Tharp Mashta Mandir
Tharpamasta Dham Kotila

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation
2,514 m (8,248 ft)

🇳🇵 About Nepal

Capital Kathmandu
Population 28,087,871
Area 140,800 km²
GDP (USD) $41,047,772,331
GDP per capita $1,382
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 70.4 years
Internet users 55.8%
Urban population 66.5%
Currency NPR (Rupee)
Languages Nepali
Calling code +977
TLD .np
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jumla

What is the population of Jumla?

Jumla has a population of 9,073 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jumla?

Jumla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

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