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Weather & Climate in Dhārchula, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhārchula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8471°N, 80.5195°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 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 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 1 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 28 km | 26 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 9 km | 16 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 60 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 16.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in |
Dhārchula has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.5") and November the driest (0.6").