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Khārpū, Nepal

Karnali Pradesh · Nepal

Khārpū is a small town in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 682. Elevation: 17,228 ft (5,251 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).

682 Population 16/sq mi density
17,228 ft Elevation 5,251 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -2°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kathmandu Timezone

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People

Population682
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-2°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation17,228 ft (5,251 m)
Population682
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation17,228 ft (5,251 m)
Coordinates30.0465°, 82.1571°
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Country🇳🇵 Nepal
State / ProvinceKarnali Pradesh
Average Temperature29°F (-2°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (21 cm)

About Khārpū

Khārpū is a small town in Nepal (Karnali Pradesh) with a population of 682. The city sits at an elevation of 17,228 feet (5,251 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.

Khārpū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 17,228 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average28.8°F
47% below Nepal avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation17,228 ft (5,251 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates30.0465°N, 82.1571°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Nepal avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 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 M5.7 107 km
Jun 4, 2002 western Xizang M5.6 92 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 76 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 63 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 70 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 68 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 141 km
Jun 2, 1992 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal M5.2 121 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 75 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 72 km
Oct 20, 1993 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.1 148 km
Feb 1, 2017 193 km NE of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 136 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 93 km
Oct 20, 1993 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 142 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 58 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 127 km
Apr 21, 2015 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 130 km
Mar 6, 2013 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 144 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 125 km
Nov 20, 2009 205 km NE of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.6 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
May 35°F (2°C) 0.3 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
September 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in

Khārpū has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 12°F in January to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Khārpū

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bajura AirportBJUSmall Airport
Simikot AirportIMKSmall Airport
Talcha Rara Mugu AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu

🇳🇵 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 Khārpū

What is the population of Khārpū?

Khārpū has a population of 682 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khārpū?

Khārpū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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