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Weather & Climate in Rāmechhāp, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rāmechhāp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3256°N, 86.0877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
377 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 50 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 26 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 45 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 83 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 45 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 96 km | 24 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 55 km N of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 33 km NNW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 27 km SSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.1 | 59 km | 15 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 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 16.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Rāmechhāp has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.6") and November the driest (0.3").