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Weather & Climate in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bhaktapur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6730°N, 85.4301°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
401 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 25, 2015 | 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M7.8 | 93 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 59 km | 23 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M6.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Nepal | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 12 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 16 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 25 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 43 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 18.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 16.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Bhaktapur has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.5") and November the driest (0.3").