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Weather & Climate in Dailekh, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dailekh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Area | 60.4 sq mi (156.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8443°N, 81.7101°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 78 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 25 km | 56 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 57 km | 37 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 104 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 59 km | 25 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 47 km | 29 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 35 km SSW of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in |
Dailekh has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and November the driest (0.4").