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Weather & Climate in Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Namche Bazaar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,263 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,263 ft (3,433 m) |
| Area | 702.6 sq mi (1,819.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8053°N, 86.7106°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 68 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 50 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 150 km | 79 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 135 km | 24 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 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Namche Bazaar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 24°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and November the driest (0.6").