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Weather & Climate in Dharān, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dharān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8144°N, 87.2797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 134 km | 50 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 145 km | 13 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.1 | 121 km | 73 km |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal | M5.1 | 77 km | 32 km |
| Dec 30, 1996 | 41 km S of Namche Bazar, Nepal | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal | M5.0 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 17 km W of Kishanganj, India | M5.0 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 6 km W of Kasba, India | M5.0 | 109 km | 30 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 52 km WSW of Namche Bazar, Nepal | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M5.0 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dharān has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (0.3").