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
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,190 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.1649°, 88.3638° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Sikkim |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 134.5 inches (3,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above India avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Area | 130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1649°N, 88.3638°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Namchi
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namchi Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Namchi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Namchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Pāda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Namchi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Namchi
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Namchi
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Namchi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Namchi
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Namchi
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Namchi
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Namchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Namchi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | Large Airport |
| Taplejung Airport | TPJ | Medium Airport |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Small Airport |
| Pakyong Airport | PYG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Namchi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Namchi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Namchi
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Namchi
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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