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Weather & Climate in Jomsom, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jomsom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,186 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Area | 37.8 sq mi (98.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7844°N, 83.7351°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 25, 2015 | 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M7.8 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M6.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Nepal | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Feb 21, 2016 | 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 45 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2021 | 33 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 81 km ESE of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2015 | Nepal | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 34 km N of Besisahar, Nepal | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 21 km NE of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.8 | 57 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in |
Jomsom has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 32°F in January to 59°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and November the driest (0.4").