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Weather & Climate in Janakpur, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Janakpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7288°N, 85.9263°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
294 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 116 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 113 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 94 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 140 km | 24 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.1 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 13 km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 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 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Janakpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and December the driest (0.0").