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Weather & Climate in Dārchulā, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dārchulā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,309 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,309 ft (1,923 m) |
| Area | 77.1 sq mi (199.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8300°N, 80.5500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 28, 1999 | 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M6.6 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 2 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 25 km | 26 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 13 km | 16 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 113 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Dārchulā has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and November the driest (0.5").