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Weather & Climate in Butwāl, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butwāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 39.2 sq mi (101.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7006°N, 83.4484°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 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 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M6.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Nepal | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2016 | 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 113 km | 28 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 81 km ESE of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2015 | Nepal | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 45 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2021 | 33 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 3 km N of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.8 | 84 km | 32 km |
| May 29, 2015 | 47 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 21 km NE of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.8 | 102 km | 20 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 53 km ESE of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.8 | 69 km | 67 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Tuls?pur, Nepal | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 31 km NW of B?glung, Nepal | M4.8 | 85 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 18.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in |
Butwāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.5") and November the driest (0.1").