Namchi, India

Sikkim · India

Namchi is a small city in Sikkim, India with a population of 12,190. Elevation: 4,682 ft (1,427 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,190 Population 93/sq mi density
4,682 ft Elevation 1,427 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
134.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population12,190
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain134.5 in/yr
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Population12,190
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Coordinates27.1649°, 88.3638°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceSikkim
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation134.5 inches (3,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namchi

Namchi is a small city in India (Sikkim) with a population of 12,190. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet (1,427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Namchi

Namchi has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 4.3° / 20.1° 7.0
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 4.8° / 22° 23.1
Mar 17°C / 63°F 8.3° / 27.3° 75.1
Apr 20.3°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.1° 98.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.8° 196.7
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.8° / 28.6° 494.5
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 27.5° 590.6
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28° 415.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 17.3° / 27° 388.8
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.8° 118.3
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.7° 1.8
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.2° 6.5
Namchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above India avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates27.1649°N, 88.3638°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.5"
254% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 34.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 66 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 120 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 96 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 24 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 14 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 57 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 80 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 45 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 112 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 19 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 35 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 91 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 133 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 65 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 122 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 53 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 116 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 85 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 23 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 24.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 34.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 28.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 20.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Namchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 134.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (34.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Namchi

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Namchi Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Namchi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Namchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Black Cat Museum (Indian Army)
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum on third floor
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Natural history museum
Sculpture Shed
Sikkim high court museum (frequently closed)

Libraries in Namchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Central LIbrary0.0
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Namchi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dargon Market
Jorethang Market
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Parkyong new market
Soreng Bazar

Hotels in Namchi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summit Sobralia Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Namchi

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Momo cafe
Rose Gardens & Restaurant
Rose Gardens & Restaurant
The box 1449

Cafes in Namchi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crumbs N Whips Café/Bistro

Clinics in Namchi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SubCentre, Turuk

Dentists in Namchi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oral Health Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Namchi

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prepaid taxi
SNT Bus Station GF

Banks in Namchi

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank
Indian Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Namchi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Namchi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Namchi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Namchi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Namchi

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baidyanātha Jyotirlinga
Bhīmasankara Jyotirlinga
Dwarka Mai Temple
Ghusmesvara Jyotirlinga
Guru Padmasambhava
Kedāresvara Jyotirlinga
Kirateshvara Mangkhim
Narvadeshwar shiv mandir
Ngadak Thupten Monastery
Omkāresvar Jyotirlinga
Sai Temple
Setubandha Rāmesvaram
Shirdi Sai Mandir
Shiva
Siddheshwara Dham, solophok, namchi
Small shrine
Sorek Church
Sri Nāgesvara Jyotirlinga
Sri Tryambakesvara Jyotirlinga
Tibetan Buddhist temple
Visvesvara Jyotirlinga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Namchi?

Namchi has a population of 12,190 residents and is located in India. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namchi?

Namchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 134.5 inches.

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