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Weather & Climate in Īṭahari̇̄, Nepal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Īṭahari̇̄ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area36.2 sq mi (93.8 km²)
Population Density1,325/sq mi
Coordinates26.6637°N, 87.2740°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 147 km 50 km
Sep 3, 1998 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal M5.6 136 km 33 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 136 km 30 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 132 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 136 km 73 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 104 km 33 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 71 km 10 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 106 km 33 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 81 km 32 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 140 km 33 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 93 km 30 km
May 12, 2015 52 km WSW of Namche Bazar, Nepal M5.0 142 km 10 km
Dec 30, 1996 41 km S of Namche Bazar, Nepal M5.0 106 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 89 km 35 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 91 km 33 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 121 km 46 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 81 km 29 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 121 km 43 km
May 12, 2015 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal M4.9 125 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 127 km 61 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 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 13.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 20.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 14.6 in
September 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

Īṭahari̇̄ has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 63°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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