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Weather & Climate in Lobuche, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lobuche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16,237 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 29.9°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16,237 ft (4,949 m) |
| Area | 702.6 sq mi (1,819.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9481°N, 86.8102°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
510 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 134 km | 50 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 80 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M6.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 136 km | 79 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 84 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 64 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 150 km |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | — | 10,600 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Lobuche has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 17°F in January to 41°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and November the driest (0.5").