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Weather & Climate in Ghorahi, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghorahi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 201.6 sq mi (522.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0432°N, 82.4863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 119 km | 56 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 78 km | 37 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 71 km | 25 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 52 km | 28 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 12 km NE of Dhaurahra, India | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 81 km ESE of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 35 km SSW of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 34 km N of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.8 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 53 km ESE of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.8 | 46 km | 67 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 14 km ESE of Tuls?pur, Nepal | M4.8 | 7 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 3 km N of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.8 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Oct 26, 2000 | 30 km WSW of Jumla, Nepal | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Dailekh, Nepal | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 31 km NW of B?glung, Nepal | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1993 | 38 km ENE of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2012 | 30 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Ghorahi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.7") and November the driest (0.1").