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Weather & Climate in Achhām, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achhām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 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 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,213 ft (1,284 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0500°N, 81.3000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 89 km | 26 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 60 km | 56 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 102 km | 37 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 13 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 46 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 12.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in |
Achhām has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.6") and November the driest (0.5").