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Weather & Climate in Khārpū, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khārpū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 17,228 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 28.8°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17,228 ft (5,251 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0465°N, 82.1571°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 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 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 121 km | 56 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 193 km NE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 58 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 205 km NE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 147 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Khārpū has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 12°F in January to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").