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Weather & Climate in Jumla, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jumla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,723 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,723 ft (2,354 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2747°N, 82.1838°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 42 km | 56 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 62 km | 37 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 102 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 35 km SSW of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Jumla has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in January to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (0.4").