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Weather & Climate in Dhankutā, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhankutā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (104.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9833°N, 87.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 116 km | 50 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 137 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 140 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 113 km | 30 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 73 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.1 | 102 km | 73 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 91 km | 46 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 41 km S of Namche Bazar, Nepal | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M5.0 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 52 km WSW of Namche Bazar, Nepal | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 146 km |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dhankutā has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (0.3").